Definition of ceiling

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  • ceiling is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • ceiling is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • ceiling is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of ceiling

  • an upper limit on what is allowed (noun)

    Examples

    1. he put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him

    Synonyms

    1. cap
    2. roof
  • maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions) (noun)
  • (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds (noun)
  • the overhead upper surface of a covered space (noun)

    Examples

    1. he hated painting the ceiling

See definition of ceiling in Merriam Webster