word
soffit
SOF-it
ˈsɒfɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
soffit
Dictionary meaning
The underside of an arch, staircase, overhanging eave, or structural component.
History and origin
French — 'soffite', from Italian 'soffitto'.
Examples
- The architect painted the soffit in a contrasting colour to draw the eye upward.
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