penthouse

Meaning

Noun

1. (historical) A structure or annexe (especially one with a sloping roof) extending from the side of a building, sometimes as protection from the weather.
2. (archaic, broadly) Something forming a shelter or canopy over something; an awning, shelter, etc.
3. Any of the sloping roofs at the side of a real tennis court.
4. An apartment or suite found on an upper floor, or floors, of a tall building, especially one that is expensive or luxurious with panoramic views.

Verb

To provide with a penthouse, shelter by means of a shed sloping from a wall, or anything similar.

Synonyms

shed

pentice

lean-to

garret

hangar

pent

porch

portico

shelter

veranda

verandah

covered passage

shelter from rain

appentice

pendice

pent-house apartment

attic

mechanical penthouse

eave

framework

Translations

attico

Penthouse

luifel

afdak

hangar

cobertura

ático

appentis

abri

tettoia

attique

auvent

ρετιρέ

pensilina

cobertizo

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɛnt(h)aʊs/

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman pentiz (“pentice”), from apendiz (“appentice”), ultimately from a suffixed form of Latin appendō (“I append”). Altered by folk etymology to appear to be a compound of house. Doublet of appentice and pentice.