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floors

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈfɫɔɹz// UK //flˈɔːz// floors

n. the flat surfaces that you walk on inside a building. They can be made of wood, stone, or carpet and also refer to the different levels of a house or office.

n. the lower horizontal surfaces of rooms or the various levels within a multi-storey building. Often used to distinguish between different storeys of a structure.


SIMPLE

The kitchen floors are made of dark wood.

CONTEXTUAL

The office building has twelve floors and a large parking garage in the basement.

COMPLEX

The architect specified polished concrete for the ground floors to create an industrial aesthetic that would withstand heavy foot traffic over several decades.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with the preposition 'on' when referring to a specific level of a building.

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