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attic

/ætɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does attic mean?

noun

The highest part of a building, typically a space used for storage or housing a water tank. A style of architecture characterized by the use of classical elements, such as columns and pediments.

Example

"The attic of the old house was filled with trunks and boxes."

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