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popcorn ceiling

popcorn ceiling noun: a ceiling having a type of waterbased spray-on treatment characterized by a rough, lumpy texture.

popcorn ceiling: a ceiling having a type of waterbased spray-on treatment characterized by a rough, lumpy texture
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Noun

popcorn ceiling (plural popcorn ceilings)

  1. A ceiling having a type of waterbased spray-on treatment characterized by a rough, lumpy texture.
    • Eesh, she hated this apartment. Hated the ugly popcorn ceilings and the awkward floor plan. Why had she stayed?2014, Cheri Allan, Stacking the Deck
    • Despite the drab backdrop of his performances—a dimly lit bathroom with a popcorn ceiling—his grooves were both riveting and infectious, earning him plaudits from several TikTok stalwarts.2021 May 7, Barrett Swanson, “The Anxiety of Influencers”, in Harper's Magazine

Synonyms of popcorn ceiling

Forms of popcorn ceiling

pluralpopcorn ceilings

Questions about popcorn ceiling

What does popcorn ceiling mean?
Popcorn ceiling means a ceiling having a type of waterbased spray-on treatment characterized by a rough, lumpy texture.
What part of speech is popcorn ceiling?
Popcorn ceiling is a noun.
What is the plural of popcorn ceiling?
The plural of popcorn ceiling is popcorn ceilings.

Words near popcorn ceiling in the dictionary

  1. Popas
  2. Popasna
  3. Popasnaya
  4. Popayán
  5. popcorn
  6. popcorn ceiling
  7. popcorn ceilings
  8. popcorn chicken
  9. popcorn effect
  10. popcorn effects
  11. popcorn film

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