idiom
glass ceiling
GLAS SEE-ling
ɡlɑːs ˈsiːlɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
glassceiling
Dictionary meaning
An invisible barrier preventing people—especially women—from advancing to senior positions.
Examples
- She shattered the glass ceiling to become the first woman to lead the foreign ministry.
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