(~s)
1.
A ~ is the space inside the sloping roof of a house or other building, where things are sometimes stored.
A ~ conversion can add considerably to the value of a house.
= attic
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2.
A ~ is an apartment in the upper part of a building, especially a building such as a warehouse or factory that has been converted for people to live in. Lofts are usually large and not divided into separate rooms.
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