Ceiling
Noun
UK
/ˈsiː.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈsiː.lɪŋ/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
The top surface inside a room, or the highest limit of something.
Example
"The ceiling is painted white."
"She looked up at the ceiling covered with beautiful lights."
"The government set a ceiling on fuel prices."
Explanation
The ceiling is the upper surface of a room, the part above your head when you are indoors. It can be plain, painted, or decorated with lights or designs. In a figurative sense, “ceiling” can mean the highest limit of something, such as a spending ceiling (maximum amount allowed) or a personal achievement ceiling (the highest someone can reach in their job). The physical ceiling keeps the room enclosed, while the figurative meaning talks about limits.