soffit
noun
sof·fit
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Definition of soffit
: the underside of a part or member of a building (as of an overhang or staircase)
especially
: the intrados of an arch
Examples of soffit in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The house is roofed with slate with copper for its soffits and gutters. — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, "Terraces, balconies make $3M Grosse Pointe Shores mansion special," 20 July 2019 Attic ventilation should be replaced or modified to have 1/8th-inch metal mesh coverings, to prevent embers from being blown in, and open eaves and soffits should be enclosed. — Emily Sorensen, Pomerado News, "New fire chief: Dangers blossom from wet winter, spring," 18 July 2019 The living room boasts walls of windows and a central brick fireplace with soffit lighting. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Midcentury modern with original bathrooms asks $400K," 20 June 2019 Cover exterior attic and soffit vents with wire mesh to help prevent sparks from entering your home. — Rose Meily, The Mercury News, "Are you ready for fire season?," 14 June 2019 Install soffit vents for intake, and exhaust vents at the high point of the roof. — Popular Mechanics, "3 Energy-Saving Ways To Keep Your House Cooler This Summer," 27 June 2018 Things like roofs, vents, rain gutters, windows, garages, patio covers, eaves and soffits, walls, fences and chimneys should be assessed. — Cassie Dickman, sacbee, "Fire season is here. State officials ask: Are you ready?," 9 June 2018 The library’s main entry steps would lead to an outdoor plaza with seating space, and the existing roof and windows would be replaced, facade tuckpointed and bricks, stone, wood and soffits repaired. — Erin Hegarty, Naperville Sun, "Developers to make case for building surrounding old Nichols Library at commission hearing," 24 May 2018 Decorative soffits enhance the 10-foot ceilings in the living and dining rooms; oak floors have walnut inlays. — Marcelle Sussman Fischler, New York Times, "In Whitestone, Queens: New Homes with Bridge and River Views," 12 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'soffit.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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