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A shed or roof sloping from the main wall or building, as over a door or window; a lean-to. Also figuratively.

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  1. n. A shed or roof sloping from the main wall or building, as over a door or window; a lean-to. Also figuratively.
  2. a. Leaning; overhanging.
  3. n. an apartment located on the top floors of a building
  4. A shed or roof sloping from the main wall or building, as over a door or window; a lean-to. Also figuratively. "The penthouse of his eyes." Sir W. Scott. Leaning; overhanging. "Penthouse lid." Shak. "My penthouse eyebrows." Dryden.
  5. A shed or roof sloping from the main wall or building, as overa door or window; a lean-to. Also figuratively. "The penthouse of hiseyes." Sir W. Scott.
  6. n:100 n. an apartment located on the top floors of a building