Hyphenation of ceiling

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word ceiling? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

ceil-ing

Definitions of ceiling:

1.
The overhead upper surface of a covered space
He hated painting the ceiling
2.
(meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds
3.
An upper limit on what is allowed
He put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him There was a roof on salaries They established a cap for prices
4.
Maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)

Synonyms of ceiling:

nounupper surface
noun altitude, height
noun cap, control
noun altitude, height

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