Meaning & Definition of word "Floor"

Floor

/flɔːr/

noun:

  • 1. the lower surface of a room on which one may walk.
    • Example: She cleaned the floor before the guests arrived.
  • 2. the bottom or ground surface of a building.
    • Example: The building has four floors.
  • 3. an area within a building, usually designated for a specific purpose.
    • Example: They held the meeting on the third floor of the office.
  • 4. a level or storey in a building.
    • Example: His apartment is on the second floor.
  • 5. the greatest extent of a range or a level in a system.
    • Example: The floor for the stock prices fell dramatically.

verb:

  • 1. to provide (a room) with a floor or to put flooring in a space.
    • Example: They decided to floor the entire house with hardwood.
  • 2. to defeat someone or something completely, especially in a contest.
    • Example: The champion floored his opponent in the first round.
  • 3. to cause someone to become confused or bewildered.
    • Example: The complex math problem floored the students.

Etymology

Middle English 'flor', from Old French 'flor', from Latin 'flos' meaning 'flower'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hit the floor:

to fall, especially suddenly.

on the floor:

out in public view.

floor it:

to accelerate a vehicle quickly.

Related Words

ceiling:

The upper interior surface of a room.

ground:

The solid surface of the earth.

platform:

An elevated level or surface.

Slang Meanings of floor

Meaning: To collapse or fail dramatically.

Example Sentence: After the realization hit him, he just floored.

Meaning: To astonish or shock someone.

Example Sentence: Her talent really floored the judges.