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/flɔːr/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the lower surface of a room on which one may walk.
She cleaned the floor before the guests arrived.
the bottom or ground surface of a building.
The building has four floors.
an area within a building, usually designated for a specific purpose.
They held the meeting on the third floor of the office.
a level or storey in a building.
His apartment is on the second floor.
the greatest extent of a range or a level in a system.
The floor for the stock prices fell dramatically.
verb
to provide (a room) with a floor or to put flooring in a space.
They decided to floor the entire house with hardwood.
to defeat someone or something completely, especially in a contest.
The champion floored his opponent in the first round.
to cause someone to become confused or bewildered.
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
To collapse or fail dramatically.
After the realization hit him, he just floored.
To astonish or shock someone.
Her talent really floored the judges.