penthouse

noun

ˈpent-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce penthouse (audio)
Definition of penthousenext
as in addition
a smaller structure added to a main building had a small penthouse built to serve as a toolshed

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Recent Examples of penthouse The pair first listed their $34 million duplex penthouse atop the Four Seasons Private Residences at One Dalton Street in 2023, eventually reducing the asking price to $29 million before removing it from the market last year. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026 The dress, however, is proving difficult to contain—even in the penthouse suite. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 The home of the witches led by Supreme Cordelia Goode (Sarah Paulson) contrasts the devil’s penthouse with its reappearance, according to production designer Anu Schwartz, its opalescent interiors embodying the bright magic of the matriarchal coven. — Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026 Those plans included a garage, pedestrian access to the nearby Trinity Trails, a swimming pool, a pickleball court and penthouses. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for penthouse
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addition
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  • The addition to SpaceX’s GAAP profits per share would be minuscule.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The addition of this ad so close to Election Day roiled races in Ohio up and down the ballot.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of addition

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