subfloor

noun

sub·​floor ˈsəb-ˌflȯr 

: a rough floor laid as a base for a finished floor

Examples of subfloor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If the house is only a few years old, the kitchen subfloor might still be in perfect condition. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026

About 3,000 square feet of mats and subfloor were soaked inside the gym — most of it likely unsalvageable. — Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025

Stone floors with subfloor heating made for a comfortable stroll to the fireside bathtub, and the Italian marble walls didn't hurt either. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026

Also confirm where joists or subfloors exist before attempting to nail down your floorboards—some older homes have very little of either. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for subfloor

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore