attic
nounUK /ˈæt.ɪk/
US /ˈæt̬.ɪk/
A room at the very top of a house, just under the roof.
Grandma keeps her old photo albums in the attic.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The top part of a classical building, just below the roof.
The temple's attic was decorated with carved stone.
3. Relating to ancient Athens or its culture.
She studied Attic pottery in her art history class.
4. A small decorative wall above a larger one.
A low attic wall ran along the edge of the roof.