flat

²flat

noun

Definition of FLAT

1

a : a level surface of land —usually used in plural <sagebrush flats> <tidal flats> b : a stretch of land without obstacles; especially : a track or course for a flat race —usually used with the <has won twice on the flat>

2

: a flat part or surface <the flat of one's hand>

3

a : a musical note or tone one half step lower than a specified note or tone b : a character ♭ on a line or space of the musical staff indicating a half step drop in pitch

4

: something flat: as a : a shallow container for shipping produce b : a shallow box in which seedlings are started c : a flat piece of theatrical scenery d : a shoe or slipper having a flat heel or no heel

5

chiefly British : an apartment on one floor

6

: a deflated tire

7

: the area to either side of an offensive football formation

Examples of FLAT

1. the flat of your hand
2. the flat of a sword

First Known Use of FLAT

14th century

Related to FLAT

Synonyms: diggings [chiefly British], digs, apartment [chiefly British], lodgings, suite, tenement

Related Words: bed-sitter (also bedsit or bed-sitting-room) [British], cohousing, condo, condominium, duplex, duplex apartment, efficiency, efficiency apartment, flatlet [British], floor-through, garden apartment, granny flat [chiefly British], maisonette, penthouse, railroad flat, salon, saloon [chiefly British], studio, studio apartment, triplex, walk-up; gallery, wing; apartment building, apartment house, tenement house

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