mezzanine
noun
mez·za·nine
ˈme-zə-ˌnēn 
ˌme-zə-ˈnēn
1
: a low-ceilinged story between two main stories of a building
especially
: an intermediate story that projects in the form of a balcony
2
a
: the lowest balcony in a theater
b
: the first few rows of such a balcony
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Renovations began earlier this year at The District Exchange, with plans to recreate the building's original mezzanine level.
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Alexandria Sands, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Petersen told the Wall Street Journal that Flexport is considering adding robotic systems and mezzanines within its warehouses to create more space ahead of the peak season at the end of the year.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2025
The interior also includes a glass mezzanine and stairway leading to nine guest staterooms (each 538 square feet), an open-plan cinema, and even a children’s play area accessed by a suspension bridge.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
In March 2024, JDS defaulted on its $240 million mezzanine loan from Silverstein Capital Partners, which had also purchased the developer’s $424 million senior mortgage from Otéra Capital.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 11 Mar. 2025
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Alexandria Sands, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Petersen told the Wall Street Journal that Flexport is considering adding robotic systems and mezzanines within its warehouses to create more space ahead of the peak season at the end of the year.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2025
The interior also includes a glass mezzanine and stairway leading to nine guest staterooms (each 538 square feet), an open-plan cinema, and even a children’s play area accessed by a suspension bridge.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
In March 2024, JDS defaulted on its $240 million mezzanine loan from Silverstein Capital Partners, which had also purchased the developer’s $424 million senior mortgage from Otéra Capital.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Mezzanine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mezzanine. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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mezzanine
noun
mez·za·nine
ˈmez-ᵊn-ˌēn
ˌmez-ᵊn-ˈēn
1
: a story between two main stories of a building often in the form of a balcony
2
: the lowest balcony in a theater or its first few rows
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