subfloor

noun

sub·​floor ˈsəb-ˌflȯr How to pronounce subfloor (audio)
: a rough floor laid as a base for a finished floor

Examples of subfloor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Wayfarer insulates each van with 100-percent wool batting, and includes sound-deadening insulation in the subfloor. Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 13 Sep. 2024 Installation may require a level subfloor, which is labor-intensive and costly. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024 With the subfloor exposed, use a broom and vacuum to get rid of any leftover dust and debris. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2024 Remove the Tack Strip The tack strips are typically secured to the subfloor with nails. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for subfloor 

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Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of subfloor was in 1838

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“Subfloor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subfloor. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

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