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

Synonyms

• addition
• annex
• extension

Examples of penthouse in a Sentence

had a small penthouse built to serve as a toolshed

Recent Examples on the Web

In the clip, which instantly went viral, Drake spots a drone flying in the balcony of his Sydney penthouse, located in the luxurious Crown Towers hotel. —Dimitar 'mix' Mihov, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025

Fortis expected to sell the 80 units for anywhere from $1.2 million to over $18 million for its penthouse listings. —New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025

Now, there are just two remaining penthouses available, including the two-story Penthouse Terrace Estate 803, listed for $8.7 million. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025

Are fans weird enough to try and get a drone recording of what happens at the Toronto superstar’s penthouse? —Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 19 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

alteration of Middle English pentis, from Anglo-French apentiz, from apent, past participle of apendre, appendre to attach, hang against — more at append

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for penthouse

• alehouse
• almshouse
• backhouse
• baghouse
• bakehouse
• bathhouse
• bauhaus
• blockhouse
• boathouse
• brewhouse
• bunkhouse
• clubhouse

Kids Definition

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