penthouse

Definition

The apartment that sits on top of a building like a crown, usually inhabited by people who think elevators are for peasants. Originally just a shed attached to a building, it evolved into the ultimate flex in urban real estate—complete with panoramic views and price tags that require scientific notation. Because nothing says 'I've made it' like living where pigeons used to roost.

Example Usage

The penthouse sold for $47 million, proving that some people have more money than sense of vertigo.

Source: Common real estate terminology

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