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The space just below the roof of a house.

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Usage examples (40)
  • We use our attic to store trunks of old clothes.
  • attic Greek
  • Of the various things you mentioned, the attic is a likely source of heat loss.
  • Problem is, my attic is back in the UK and I live in Canada.
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  • The "addict" (person with a bad habit) went to the "attic" (room right under the roof) and sent an "edict" (order or command) to the rest of the family to stay downstairs.
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