noun
- the underside of an architectural structure such as an arch, balcony, beam, or eave
Usage: architecture
Examples
- The decorative molding on the soffit added elegance to the building’s entrance.
- Painters carefully worked on the soffit beneath the overhanging roof.
- The architect designed intricate patterns for the bridge’s soffit.
- Lighting fixtures were installed in the soffit above the kitchen cabinets.
- The soffit under the balcony needed repair after the storm.
- Ventilation grilles were placed in the soffit to improve airflow.