Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun ceiling

4 senses of ceiling

Sense 1
ceiling -- (the overhead upper surface of a covered space; "he hated painting the ceiling")
       => upper surface -- (the side that is uppermost)

Sense 2
ceiling -- ((meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds)
       => altitude, height -- (elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface; "the altitude gave her a headache")

Sense 3
ceiling, roof, cap -- (an upper limit on what is allowed; "he put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him"; "there was a roof on salaries"; "they established a cap for prices")
       => control -- (the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.; "they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls")

Sense 4
ceiling -- (maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions))
       => altitude, height -- (elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface; "the altitude gave her a headache")