cathedral ceiling

noun

: a high ceiling that has two sides that slant downwards from a pointed top

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Within a big open dining area underneath a cathedral ceiling, sturdy stone walls and antler light fixtures, this place supplies tourists and locals with burgers, soups, sandwiches, tacos and plenty of other American comfort food. Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024 Skylights provide city and mountain views, and a cathedral ceiling encourages calm. Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 The large primary suite is a grand space with a cathedral ceiling. Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 17 Nov. 2024 With 400 square feet total inside the home, the upstairs bedroom is small and cozy with a cathedral ceiling. Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2024 Like other rooms in the apartment, the kitchen has a double-height cathedral ceiling. Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2024 Inside, the grand foyer opens to a spectacular two-story great room, showcasing expert craftsmanship with a soaring cathedral ceiling and intricate beam work, a stone fireplace, and large windows that fill the space with natural light. Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024 There, the focal point has to be the stunning natural stone fireplace that soars to the top of a cathedral ceiling. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2024 The building has a state-of-the-art exercise room, separate studio and treatment rooms, a sauna, and a 25-yard, saltwater lap pool with a skylit cathedral ceiling. Amy Worden, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024

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“Cathedral ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cathedral%20ceiling. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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