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penthouse

Definition

  • noun: an apartment on the top floor or roof of a building
  • noun: a shed or roof attached to and sloping from a wall or building
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: leaning, overhanging, lean-to

Examples

  • a 'penthouse' suite/apartment

  • a luxurious 'penthouse'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) But instead, you quit school and right away start throwing your father's money around. And how do you show it off to my husband? By renting out a penthouse full of strippers and hookers. Erica, you've had it in for me before we even met, okay? But does anybody here talk about (..)
    2009 The Black Waters of Echo's Pond