noun

penthouse

penthouse, penthouse apartment

He lives in a luxury penthouse.

He lives in a luxury penthouse.

The penthouse has a great view.

The penthouse has a great view.

a/the penthouse a luxurious apartment at the top of a building The celebrity lives in a penthouse.

Synonyms: loft, rooftop apartment

From Middle French 'pente' (slope) and English 'house'. Originally, it referred to a smaller building attached to a main one.

Think of a 'house' that is 'penned' in at the very top of a tall building, offering luxury and views.

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