First Known Use: 14th century
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penthouse
noun pent·house \ˈpent-ˌhau̇s\
: an apartment on the top floor or roof of a building
Full Definition of PENTHOUSE
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
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Origin of PENTHOUSE
alteration of Middle English pentis, from Anglo-French apentiz, from apent, past participle of apendre, appendre to attach, hang against — more at append
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PENTHOUSE Defined for Kids
penthouse
noun pent·house \ˈpent-ˌhau̇s\
Definition of PENTHOUSE for Kids
: an apartment on the top floor or roof of a building
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