penthouse
Translation
penthouse, penthouse apartment
Examples
He lives in a luxury penthouse.
He lives in a luxury penthouse.
The penthouse has a great view.
The penthouse has a great view.
Grammar Patterns
a/the penthouse a luxurious apartment at the top of a building The celebrity lives in a penthouse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: loft, rooftop apartment
Etymology
From Middle French 'pente' (slope) and English 'house'. Originally, it referred to a smaller building attached to a main one.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'house' that is 'penned' in at the very top of a tall building, offering luxury and views.