noun
- a secondary ceiling installed below the main structural ceiling
Usage: architecture; construction
Examples
- The office renovation included installing a subceiling to hide the ductwork.
- Acoustic tiles were mounted on the subceiling to reduce noise.
- The subceiling provided easy access to electrical wiring above.
- Water damage was visible on the subceiling panels.
- The contractor lowered the subceiling by six inches.
- LED lights were recessed into the new subceiling.