Meaning & Definition of word "Floor"

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    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.