floor
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noun, often attributive \ˈflȯr\Definition of FLOOR
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: the level base of a room
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a : the lower inside surface of a hollow structure (as a cave or bodily part) b : a ground surface <the ocean floor>
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a : a structure dividing a building into stories; also : story b : the occupants of such a floor
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: the surface of a structure on which one travels <the floor of a bridge>
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a : a main level space (as in a stock exchange or legislative chamber) distinguished from a platform or gallery b : the specially prepared or marked area on which indoor sports events take place c : the members of an assembly <took questions from the floor> d : the right to address an assembly <the senator from Utah has the floor>
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: a lower limit : base
— floored adjective
— from the floor
: in field goals as opposed to free throws <made 16 of 18 shots from the floor>
Examples of FLOOR
- Keep your feet on the floor.
- the floor of a car
- She lives on the second floor of a five-story building.
- His office is located on the fourth floor.
Origin of FLOOR
Middle English flor, from Old English flōr; akin to Old High German fluor meadow, Latin planus level, and perhaps to Greek planasthai to wander
First Known Use: before 12th century
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