popcorn ceiling

English

Noun

popcorn ceiling (plural popcorn ceilings)

1. (construction) A ceiling having a type of waterbased spray-on treatment characterized by a rough, lumpy texture.

   Synonyms: acoustic ceiling, stipple ceiling

   • 2014, Cheri Allan, Stacking the Deck:

     Eesh, she hated this apartment. Hated the ugly popcorn ceilings and the awkward floor plan. Why had she stayed?

   • 2021 May 7, Barrett Swanson, “The Anxiety of Influencers”, in Harper's Magazine‎:

     Despite the drab backdrop of his performances—a dimly lit bathroom with a popcorn ceiling—his grooves were both riveting and infectious, earning him plaudits from several TikTok stalwarts.

Further reading

• popcorn ceiling on Wikipedia.Wikipedia