An attic is a space found directly below the pitched roof of a house or other building; an attic may also be called a sky parlor or a garret.

What do the word attic mean?

1 : a low story or wall above the main order of a facade in the classical styles. 2 : a room behind an attic. 3 : a room or a space immediately below the roof of a building : garret. 4 : something resembling an attic (as in being used for storage)

What is in an attic?

Attics are the space between the roof and the ceiling of the highest floor of the house. They're usually full of insulation, and sometimes heating or air conditioning equipment as well.