The term "ceiling" comes from Latin "cēlum" meaning sky or heaven. Over time, it came to refer to the upper limit of a room or space, akin to the sky being the upper limit of the Earth.
Floor-to-ceiling windows are simply referred to as "floor-to-ceiling windows." They are windows that extend from the floor to the ceiling of a room, providing panoramic views and plenty of natural light.
The device used for showing the movement of the stars and planets on a curved ceiling is called an orrery. This mechanical model demonstrates the relative positions and motions of celestial bodies in the solar system.
Those lights are called overhead lights or ceiling lights.
Its called a Stalactite---The icicle-like things that hang from the ceiling of a cave are called "stalactites" whilst the ones that are directly under them and go up from the ground are called "stalagmites". The easy way to remember the difference is that "stalactites" hang TIGHT (tite) to the ceiling and "stalagmites" are MIGHTy sturdy on the ground. I realize it sounds corny but it makes you remember.- Lightning_Po
Formations that hang from a cave's ceiling are called stalactites. Stalactites are icicle-shaped mineral deposits that form as water drips from the cave ceiling and leaves behind mineral deposits as the water evaporates.
The window in a ceiling or roof is called a Skylight.
Lights attached to the ceiling are commonly referred to as ceiling lights or overhead lights.
Ceiling Mount Traverse Rod
A popcorn ceiling is a textured ceiling that looks like small, bumpy clusters resembling popcorn. It is called a popcorn ceiling because of its resemblance to the shape and texture of popped popcorn.
The line where the ceiling meets the wall is called a cornice. A cornice can be set off from the ceiling with the use of cornice trim. The line where the wall meets the floor is called a baseboard.
The architectural term is "vault"; some call it a cathedral ceiling.
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the headliner or roof
ceiling
A sky light
A ceiling painting is called a mural. Most people think of a mural as a wall painting, but it extends to floors and ceilings as well. the definition of a mural does say it is directly painted on the walls, floor or ceiling.
Dome light