Ceiling

/sˈiːlɪŋ/

/ˈsiɫɪŋ/

Ceiling

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

(meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds

an upper limit on what is allowed

synonyms : cap

maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)

Examples

1. He hit his head on the low ceiling.

2. Dad'll hit the ceiling when he finds out I've left school.

3. And she hits the ceiling when Boolie tells her she's not competent to drive.

4. e stood on a ladder to change a lightbulb on the ceiling.