Noun
The under side of the subordinate parts and members of buildings, such as staircases, entablatures, archways, cornices, or the like. See Illust. of Lintel.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAreas where the roof framing meets the top of stud walls are normally covered by dry wall on the inside and by wall cladding and soffit board on the outside. Source: Internet
LCHS Grade 11 construction student Dakota Dyer holds a soffit bracket in place while checking with instructor Mark Grillandini on the placement as part of a charity-based office build for the Lloydminster Rescue Squad. Source: Internet