Attics

/ˈætɪks/ noun

Definition

The plural of attic; the spaces or rooms directly under a roof, often used for storage, or the upper stories of buildings in classical architecture.

Etymology

Plural of attic. The singular attic possibly derives from the decorative 'Attic' style used in ancient Greek architecture, particularly the architectural frames used above doors and windows.

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Attics are where people traditionally hide treasures and secrets—from Anne Frank's attic hiding place to countless ghost stories, this space has become culturally significant as a place of hidden history.

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