penthouse

noun

ˈpent-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce penthouse (audio)
Definition of penthousenext
as in addition
a smaller structure added to a main building had a small penthouse built to serve as a toolshed

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Recent Examples of penthouse Both women lived in The Adelicia complex, with Swift buying a penthouse in 2009 and Panettiere moving into the building three years later. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 21 Aug. 2026 That figure grew only a few days ago when Petal launched in the penthouse. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 For example, on one seven-night Explora Journeys Mediterranean cruise, a 377-square-foot Ocean Terrace Suite costs $4,985 per person, while a 463- to 517-square-foot penthouse costs $7,235. — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 Suites, guest rooms with fireplaces, balconies are available, as well as a three-bedroom penthouse of 2,100 square feet that sleeps six. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for penthouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penthouse
addition
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  • With key draft additions filling secondary gaps alongside veteran pass rushers upfront, even a middle-of-the-pack defensive performance would drastically change Dallas' game-to-game outlook.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The addition of Victory+ had been designed in part to accommodate the NWSL’s growing inventory after expansion to 16 teams increased the regular-season schedule from 182 matches in 2025 to 240 this year.
    — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of addition

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“Penthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penthouse. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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