penthouse
noun
pent·house
ˈpent-ˌhau̇s 
1
a
: a shed or roof attached to and sloping from a wall or building
b
: a smaller structure joined to a building : annex
2
: a structure or dwelling on the roof or top floor of a building
Examples of penthouse in a Sentence
had a small penthouse built to serve as a toolshed
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Sizes range from 3,100-square-foot two-bedroom homes to 10,500-square-foot sky mansions, with penthouses reaching 25,000 square feet.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
The boutique oceanfront hotel will feature 96 upscale guest rooms including a blend of suites, casitas and one-bedroom penthouses.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Swift was initially ensnared in the fight when Baldoni filed a dueling defamation lawsuit against Lively that included claims Swift was present during a pivotal meeting at Lively’s Tribeca penthouse that involved Lively’s efforts to make changes to the movie script.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
The production design plays a crucial storytelling role, with the contrast between the luxurious penthouse and stark basement reinforcing the show’s central theme.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
The boutique oceanfront hotel will feature 96 upscale guest rooms including a blend of suites, casitas and one-bedroom penthouses.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Swift was initially ensnared in the fight when Baldoni filed a dueling defamation lawsuit against Lively that included claims Swift was present during a pivotal meeting at Lively’s Tribeca penthouse that involved Lively’s efforts to make changes to the movie script.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
The production design plays a crucial storytelling role, with the contrast between the luxurious penthouse and stark basement reinforcing the show’s central theme.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Penthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penthouse. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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penthouse
noun
pent·house
ˈpent-ˌhau̇s
1
: a sloping roof or a shed attached to a wall or building
2
: a structure (as an apartment) built on the roof of a building
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