attic

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An attic is usually a small room or space at the very top of a house.

When people talk about their attic, they often mean that it's a place to store things like old boxes, luggage, and seasonal decorations. It can also be a quiet spot where you might find some peace and quiet, maybe with a window that lets in natural light. Some homes have converted attics into cozy guest rooms or even home offices.

How common is "attic"?

Word attic is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions

noun

  • The space, often unfinished and with sloped walls, directly below the roof in the uppermost part of a house or other building, generally used for storage or habitation.

    Example: We went up to the attic to look for the boxes containing our childhood keepsakes.

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