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

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Women’s, which is on the first floor, occupies 4,400 square feet; men’s on the lower level occupies 2,100 square feet. David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024 The primary bedroom is located on the first floor, while the other two bedrooms are upstairs with an additional loft space. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024 Ideal for both short and long-term stays, entry on the first floor leads to a spacious living area, kitchenette and dining area, along with a large bathroom complete with a rainfall shower. Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 The tour takes place between 1 and 2 p.m., and tourists should meet at the top of the grand staircase on the first floor. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for first floor 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of first floor was in the 15th century

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“First floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20floor. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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