penthouse

noun

pent·​house ˈpent-ˌhau̇s 

1

a

: a shed or roof attached to and sloping from a wall or building

b

: a smaller structure joined to a building : annex

2

: a structure or dwelling on the roof or top floor of a building

Synonyms

• addition
• annex
• extension

Examples of penthouse in a Sentence

had a small penthouse built to serve as a toolshed

Recent Examples on the Web

McGregor was ordered to pay more than $250,000 to Nikita Hand, who alleged that McGregor brutally assaulted her in a hotel penthouse in 2018 in Dublin. —Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024

The 97 guest rooms range from standard accommodations to a duplex penthouse, all sharing a visual language, with custom glass-and-steel chandeliers, warmcolor palettes, and lacquered headboards as common threads. —Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024

So, every single song he’s promoted to stations across the nation that focus on country music has climbed to the penthouse, if only for one turn. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024

These will be categorized into 10 different residence categories from one-bedroom apartments to chalets and villas, as well as nine exclusive penthouses spanning between 10,453 square feet and 14,484 square feet. —Sofia Celeste, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

alteration of Middle English pentis, from Anglo-French apentiz, from apent, past participle of apendre, appendre to attach, hang against — more at append

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

penthouse

noun

pent·​house ˈpent-ˌhau̇s 

1

: a sloping roof or a shed attached to a wall or building

2

: a structure (as an apartment) built on the roof of a building