Penthouse: meaning, definitions and examples

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penthouse

 

[ หˆpษ›nthaสŠs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

luxury accommodation

A penthouse is a luxurious apartment or suite located on the top floor of a high-rise building. It is typically characterized by spacious rooms, high ceilings, and panoramic views of the city skyline or surrounding landscape. Penthouses are often associated with wealth and prestige, offering amenities such as private elevators, rooftop terraces, and exclusive access to facilities like swimming pools and gyms.

Synonyms

exclusive accommodation, luxury apartment, top-floor suite

Examples of usage

  • The penthouse on the 50th floor offers breathtaking views of the city.
  • She hosted a glamorous party in her penthouse overlooking Central Park.
  • The penthouse features state-of-the-art appliances and designer furnishings.
  • I aspire to one day live in a penthouse with a view of the ocean.
  • The penthouse is the epitome of luxury living in the heart of the city.

Translations

Translations of the word "penthouse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cobertura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เค‚เคŸเคนเคพเค‰เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Penthouse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penthouse

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตะฝั‚ั…ะฐัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ penthouse

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใƒณใƒˆใƒใ‚ฆใ‚น (pentohasu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท penthouse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกtico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงatฤฑ katฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽœํŠธํ•˜์šฐ์Šค (penteuhauseu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู†ุชู‡ุงูˆุณ (bintahaus)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ penthouse

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ penthouse

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้กถๅฑ‚ๅ…ฌๅฏ“ (dวngcรฉng gลngyรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ penthouse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพakรญbรบรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตะฝั‚ั…ะฐัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒฐแƒแƒฃแƒกแƒ˜ (penthausi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ penthouse

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกtico

Etymology

The term 'penthouse' originated in the 1920s, derived from the English word 'pent' meaning 'five' and 'house'. Originally, penthouses were small structures on the roof of a building, typically used for storage or housing the building's water tanks. Over time, penthouses evolved into luxurious living spaces associated with wealth and status. Today, penthouses are sought after for their exclusivity and premium amenities, symbolizing a sophisticated urban lifestyle.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,633, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.