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
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had a small penthouse built to serve as a toolshed
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Key among the changes planned for the penthouse space are an enlarged bar that will expand seating from 12 to 22.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Up on the top two floors, the penthouse-style living quarters feature three bedrooms, as well as a fireside living room, a study, and another kitchen that leads out to an alfresco dining terrace.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
For penthouse guests, there’s no need to wander.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Penthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penthouse. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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