ground floor
noun
plural ground floors
1
: the floor of a building most nearly on a level with the ground : first floor sense 1
2
: a favorable position or privileged opportunity usually obtained by early participants
—used especially in the phrase in on the ground floor
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Each of the 14 villas features a ground floor garden, an outdoor bathroom and a terrace with a private pool and lounge area.
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Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The early plans call for two multilevel town houses and 12 flats ranging from about 1,000 to 3,000 square feet, with ground floor amenities.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 3 Feb. 2025
The property, which features a ground floor tavern and bar with just seven stylish hotel rooms, teems with character and charm.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
The signature aspect of the Chill is that these ground floor rooms have direct access to an infinity pool which stretches end-to-end along the building in a narrow canal, making for a dramatic appearance.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The early plans call for two multilevel town houses and 12 flats ranging from about 1,000 to 3,000 square feet, with ground floor amenities.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 3 Feb. 2025
The property, which features a ground floor tavern and bar with just seven stylish hotel rooms, teems with character and charm.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
The signature aspect of the Chill is that these ground floor rooms have direct access to an infinity pool which stretches end-to-end along the building in a narrow canal, making for a dramatic appearance.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Ground floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20floor. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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