Definition

A small space or room located in the upper part of a building, often used for storage or as a living area.

Example

The old house had a cozy cockloft where the children played.

Conversation

Have you seen my old cockloft?

No, I didn't even know you had one!

Yeah, it’s a little space above the garage.

That sounds like a perfect spot for storage.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cockloft → The word 'cockloft' is derived from 'cock' (from Middle English 'cok', meaning a male bird, often used to refer to a rooster) and 'loft' (from Old Norse 'lopt', meaning air or sky, and also used to refer to an upper room or space). The term originally referred to a space or loft in a building, often situated above the main living area, where one might keep birds or other items.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'cock' as a rooster, which might be kept in a 'loft' or upper space in a building. This helps you remember that a 'cockloft' is an upper room or space.

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