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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On the first floor, the chef’s kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances flows into the dining room. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025 The primary suite is located on the first floor and has its own living room, as well as access to the backyard, a massive walk-in closet, and a sumptuous bathroom with skylights. Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Completing the first floor are a half bath and a hallway that accesses the backyard and attached oversized two-car garage. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025 One area of the show that was getting a lot of attention was Parks and Recreation on the first floor, which blends lifestyle dressing with sports apparel for tennis and ski. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025 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 18 Mar. 2025.

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