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

Borcherding explains how older kitchens may not feature a plywood subfloor. — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 18 July 2026

Licensed installers remove old flooring, prep the subfloor and lay down your new floors. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Proper preparation, from subfloor evaluation to grout selection, is key to a professional, lasting installation. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026

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

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