attics Definition
a space or room just below the roof of a house, often used for storing things.
Using attics: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "attics" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The old toys were stored in the attic.
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She found an old trunk in the attic.
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The attic was full of dust and cobwebs.
attics Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with attics
a shameful or embarrassing secret that someone wants to keep hidden from others
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He has some skeletons in his closet/attic that he doesn't want anyone to know about.
a fan installed in the attic of a house to help cool the house by drawing hot air out through the roof
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We installed an attic fan to help keep the house cool during the summer.
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His writing is full of attic salt, making it both entertaining and insightful.
Origins of attics
from Greek 'aticos', meaning 'of or for the Athenians'
Summary: attics in Brief
An 'attic' [ˈætɪks] is a space or room just below the roof of a house, often used for storing things. It can be dusty and full of cobwebs, as in 'The attic was full of dust and cobwebs.' The phrase 'skeletons in the closet/attic' refers to a shameful or embarrassing secret that someone wants to keep hidden from others. 'Attic salt' means refined, incisive wit.
