ceiling
/ˈsiːlɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: ceilings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The overhead closure of a room.
Noun
Examples
The dining room had an ornate ceiling.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The upper limit of an object or action.
Noun
Examples
[…] and only at Barnet did Tappin give Empire of India a burst to bring us up to the 60 m.p.h. speed ceiling of the London area.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ceiling” mean?
The overhead closure of a room.
Is “ceiling” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.