Definition

1. Noun:
   • A luxurious apartment situated on the top floor(s) of a tall building: A "penthouse" is a high-end, often expansive apartment located on the highest levels of a building, typically featuring premium amenities and views.
   • (Archaic) A structure with a sloping roof attached to a main building: Historically, a "penthouse" referred to a subsidiary structure, such as a shed or an outhouse, with a single sloping roof, attached to the side of a main building.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The CEO owns a stunning penthouse overlooking Central Park.
  • The building's penthouse features a private rooftop terrace and a swimming pool.
  • (Archaic) The servants' quarters were in a small penthouse at the rear of the manor.

Advanced Usage

• "Penthouse living": Refers to the lifestyle associated with residing in a luxurious top-floor apartment.
  • He aspired to a life of penthouse living and luxury cars.
• "Penthouse suite": A specific, often the most luxurious, apartment within a penthouse complex or hotel.
  • They booked the presidential penthouse suite for their honeymoon.

Variants and Related Words

• Penthouse apartment (n): A more descriptive term for a penthouse, emphasizing its function as a residence.
  • The real estate listing advertised a three-bedroom penthouse apartment.

Synonyms

• Top-floor apartment: A more general term for an apartment on the highest floor.
• Luxury apartment: Emphasizes the high-end quality, though not necessarily the top-floor location.
• Roof apartment: A less common synonym focusing on the location.

Related Phrases

• "Penthouse view": Describes the panoramic, unobstructed view typically available from a penthouse.
  • The restaurant doesn't have a penthouse view, but the food is excellent.
• "Penthouse level": Refers to the top floor or floors of a building where penthouses are located.
  • Please take the elevator to the penthouse level.

Noun

1. an apartment located on the top floors of a building