split-level

adjective

split-lev·​el ˈsplit-ˈle-vəl 

: divided vertically so that the floor level of rooms in one part is approximately midway between the levels of two successive stories in an adjoining part

a split-level house

split-level

ˈsplit-ˌle-vəl 

noun

Examples of split-level in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Viewed from the street, the house actually is pretty unremarkable — a mid-size, split-level, midcentury ranch house, built in a style that became pretty ubiquitous in the California suburbs in the post-World War II era. —Martha Ross, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026

Cap Maison’s own sandy beach offers a secluded spot for kayaking and snorkeling, or if the pool is more your speed, head for the split-level, cliff-edge infinity pool with ocean views. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026

My Loft King was an unusual split-level arrangement, with the comfy bed and bathroom on the ground level. —Paul Oswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026

Of Allure of the Seas’ 35-plus food and drink venues, nine are included in the fare, including the split-level main dining room for dinner. —Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for split-level

• daredevil
• sublevel
• bevel
• devil
• level
• mediaeval
• multilevel

Kids Definition

split-level

noun

split-lev·​el

ˈsplit-ˌlev-əl

: a house divided so that the floor in one part is about halfway between two floors in the other