Attic
/ˈæt.ɪk/noun
An upper room or space directly under a roof; also relating to Athens or the ancient Athenians.
Did you know?“Attic” originally meant “of Attica,” the region around Athens, and only later came to mean a space under the roof because of the architectural style associated with classical buildings.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Attikós
“Of Attica; relating to Athens and its region”
Classical Latin
Latin
Atticus
“Attic; from Attica”
Middle English
English
attike
“An upper room or a space above the main part of a house”
16th Century
English
attic
“A low story or room under the roof”
Modern English
English
attic
“A room or space directly under a roof, often used for storage”