Synonyms for penthouse

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pent-hous

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛntˌhaʊs

Top 10 synonyms for penthouse

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Définition of penthouse

Origin : pendize, early 14c., from Anglo-French pentiz, a shortening of Old French apentis "attached building, appendage," from Medieval Latin appendicium, from Latin appendere "to hang" (see append). Modern spelling is from c.1530, by folk etymology influence of Middle French pente "slope," and English house (the meaning at that time was "attached building with a sloping roof or awning"). Originally a simple structure (Middle English homilies describe Jesus' birthplace in the manger as a "penthouse"); meaning "apartment or small house built on the roof of a skyscraper" first recorded 1921, from which time dates its association with luxury.

As in aerie : noun nest
As in lean-to : noun shelter
As in apartment : noun set of rooms for rent

Example sentences :

It is the diminutive of pluteus, a shed or penthouse, from its conical cap.
Extract from : « The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise » by M. E. Hard

The car whisked them up to the penthouse which topped it, and they landed on the terrace.
Extract from : « Medal of Honor » by Dallas McCord Reynolds

Nicholas was watching him from under the penthouse of his eyebrows.
Extract from : « Antony Gray,--Gardener » by Leslie Moore

This formed a species of penthouse, which they placed in the moat.
Extract from : « The Usurper » by Judith Gautier

The arrows aimed at them rebounded from the roof of the penthouse.
Extract from : « The Usurper » by Judith Gautier

I do not breathe in the penthouse in which they would immure my soul.
Extract from : « Alone » by Marion Harland

Making his way through the penthouse he passed on to the roof.
Extract from : « The Chronicles of Newgate, vol. 1/2 » by Arthur Griffiths

As I examined it he watched me in silence from beneath his penthouse brows.
Extract from : « Thomas Hardy's Dorset » by Robert Thurston Hopkins

He lies buried—in my name—within the walls of Penthouse Prison.
Extract from : « Dead Man's Love » by Tom Gallon

Edestone first went over and examined this penthouse with great care.
Extract from : « L. P. M. » by J. Stewart Barney

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