storey
- 01 B1 Intermediate
one of the levels or floors in a building.
a horizontal level or floor of a building, including all the rooms on that level.
Simple“They live in a modern apartment on the third storey of the building.”
In context“The local council rejected the proposal for a ten-storey office block, citing concerns that it would overshadow the historic town square.”
UsageThe plural is spelled 'storeys'.
Teacher's tipRemind students that 'storey' refers to the physical level of a building, while 'story' usually refers to a tale or narrative in British English.
PitfallThe building has five storys. The building has five storeys.In British English, the plural of 'storey' is 'storeys'. In American English, the word is spelled 'story' and the plural is 'stories'.
- 02 C2 Proficiency
a level in the shape of certain letters, like the two parts of a lowercase 'g'.
a vertical level or tier within the structure of certain typographic characters, most notably the 'double-storey' lowercase 'a' and 'g'.
Simple“The font uses a double-storey 'g' which makes it look more traditional.”
In context“Typographers often distinguish between humanist and grotesque typefaces by observing whether the lowercase 'a' is single-storey or double-storey.”
UsageUsually used in the phrases 'single-storey' or 'double-storey' when describing fonts.
Teacher's tipThis is a very niche term used by designers and typographers; general learners do not need to produce it.
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