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.