Attic: meaning, definitions and examples
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attic
[ ˈætɪk ]
in a house
A space or room just below the roof of a house, often used for storage or as an extra room.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The attic was filled with old furniture and boxes.
- We found some old family photos in the attic.
Translations
Translations of the word "attic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sótão
🇮🇳 अटारी
🇩🇪 Dachboden
🇮🇩 loteng
🇺🇦 горище
🇵🇱 strych
🇯🇵 屋根裏部屋 (やねうらべや)
🇫🇷 grenier
🇪🇸 ático
🇹🇷 çatı katı
🇰🇷 다락방 (daragbang)
🇸🇦 عِليَّة
🇨🇿 půda
🇸🇰 povala
🇨🇳 阁楼 (gélóu)
🇸🇮 podstrešje
🇮🇸 háaloft
🇰🇿 шатыр
🇬🇪 სხვენი
🇦🇿 çardaq
🇲🇽 ático
Word origin
The word 'attic' originated from the Latin word 'atticus', meaning 'pertaining to Attica'. Attica was a region in ancient Greece known for its architectural style, including the use of upper rooms under the roof. The term later evolved to refer to the uppermost story of a house, which eventually became known as the 'attic'. The concept of the attic as a storage space or extra room became popular in the 18th century, as houses began to be built with pitched roofs and usable attic space.