nounπShare(except in derivatives) air, the air; the sky, the heavens."The eagle soared high into the lofts, disappearing amongst the clouds. "spaceweatherastronomynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn attic or similar space (often used for storage) in the roof of a house or other building."We store our Christmas decorations in the lofts above the garage. "architecturepropertybuildingspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe thickness of a soft object when not under pressure."To measure the lofts of the different pillows, we let them sit undisturbed for an hour after taking them out of their packaging. "materialqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA gallery or raised apartment in a church, hall, etc."an organ loft"architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe pitch or slope of the face of a golf club (tending to drive the ball upward)."The golfer checked the irons in his bag, paying close attention to the different lofts designed to hit the ball varying distances. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA floor or room placed above another."The old factory building was converted into apartments, and many of them had sleeping lofts above the living areas. "architecturebuildingpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo propel high into the air."The golfer lofts the ball high over the water hazard. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fly or travel through the air, as though propelled"The baseball lofts high over the fence, clearing it for a home run. "natureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw the ball erroneously through the air instead of releasing it on the lane's surface.""Beginners often loft the bowling ball, causing it to go high in the air before slamming onto the lane." "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo furnish with a loft space."The homeowner plans to loft the unused attic space to create a new bedroom. "architecturepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading