Synonyms for penthouses

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pent-hous

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛntˌhaʊs

Top 10 synonyms for penthouses

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Définition of penthouses

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 :

But, with eyes blinking under their penthouses of fat, the latter had at a glance taken in the situation.
Extract from : « The Hill of Venus » by Nathan Gallizier

He could see the clear starry sky between the dark roofs of two penthouses.
Extract from : « War and Peace » by Leo Tolstoy

It is a terrible cold frost, and snow fell yesterday, which still remains: look there, you may see it from the penthouses.
Extract from : « The Journal to Stella » by Jonathan Swift

Here, the rocks rose again in wild shapes, forming natural caverns and penthouses.
Extract from : « Basil » by Wilkie Collins

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