Visual meaning of 'penthouses' - Social Visual Dictionary

Visual illustration of penthouses: An outhouse or other structure (especially one with a sloping roof) attached to the outside wall of a building, sometimes as protection from the weather. - Image 1

noun

An outhouse or other structure (especially one with a sloping roof) attached to the outside wall of a building, sometimes as protection from the weather.

Examples:

""The old factory had several small, wooden penthouses attached to its outer walls, likely used for storage of equipment and providing shelter from the rain." "

architecture building

Visual illustration of penthouses: An apartment or suite found on an upper floor, or floors, of a tall building, especially one that is expensive or luxurious with panoramic views. Sometimes these are located just under "penthouse mechanical" floors. - Image 1

noun

An apartment or suite found on an upper floor, or floors, of a tall building, especially one that is expensive or luxurious with panoramic views. Sometimes these are located just under "penthouse mechanical" floors.

Examples:

"The wealthy family rented a penthouse apartment with stunning city views. "

property architecture building

noun

Any of the sloping roofs at the side of a real tennis court.

Examples:

"The ball bounced off one of the penthouses at the side of the real tennis court, changing its trajectory. "

architecture sport

Related Words

apartment/əˈpɑːt.mənt/ /əˈpɑɹt.mənt/

A complete domicile occupying only part of a building, especially one for rent; a flat.

protection/pɹəˈtɛkʃən/

The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

providing/pɹəˈvaɪdɪŋ/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

panoramic/ˌpænəˈræmɪk/ /ˌpænəˈrɑːmɪk/

A panoramic image.

mechanical/mɪˈkanɪk(ə)l/

Manually created layout of artwork that is camera ready for photographic reproduction.

luxurious/lʌkˈsjʊɹ.i.əs/

Very fine in quality and comfortable.

especially/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

Visual illustration for the word "penthouse" - An outhouse or other structure (especially one with a sloping roof) attached to the outside wall of a building, sometimes as protection from the weather.

penthouse/ˈpɛnthaʊs/

An outhouse or other structure (especially one with a sloping roof) attached to the outside wall of a building, sometimes as protection from the weather.

structure/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

expensive/ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/

Given to expending a lot of money; profligate, lavish.

trajectory/tɹəˈdʒɛktəɹɪ/

The path an object takes as it moves.

equipment/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.