brass ceiling en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From brass (“indicating high-ranking officers”) + ceiling (“suggesting a barrier to upward advancement”).
Meanings
- (idiomatic) An unwritten, uncodified barrier to promotion or progression for women in law enforcement or the military.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| brass ceilings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |