first floor

noun

plural first floors

1

: the floor of a building most nearly on a level with the ground : ground floor sense 1

2

chiefly British : the floor next above the ground floor

Examples of first floor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So, there is also the first floor and the second floor as a set built on the sound stages. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

On the first floor is one of the most unique rooms in the hotel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Deep within the first floor of the Broncos’ gleaming new facility is the feature that just might be Brandon Jones’ favorite. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2026

This peaceful apartment sits on the first floor of an authentic Basque house and is ideal for a couple traveling alone (or with a child). — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for first floor

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