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Floor

UK /["/flɔː(r)/"]/US /["/flɔːr/"]/

Definition

the surface of a room that you walk on

In simple words: The bottom surface of a room where you walk.

Examples

  • I dropped my pen on the floor.
  • The floor was covered in dust after the construction.
  • She is painting the floor in her new apartment.
  • Please do not walk on the wet floor.
  • He likes to dance on the floor at parties.
  • The office has a beautiful wooden floor.
  • The second floor of the building has more offices.
  • The dance floor was full of people last night.

Usage notes

Use 'floor' when referring to the part of a room you stand on. It's common in both casual and formal settings, but avoid using it in abstract contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'floor' as the 'four' you walk on—sounds similar!

Collocations

  • bare
  • cold
  • hard
  • clean
  • mop
  • polish
  • covering
  • mat
  • tile
  • on the floor
  • from floor to ceiling
  • bare
  • cold
  • hard
  • clean
  • mop
  • polish
  • covering
  • mat
  • tile
  • on the floor
  • from floor to ceiling
  • bottom
  • first
  • ground
  • occupy
  • on the floor
  • canyon
  • cave
  • desert

Synonyms

  • ground
  • surface
  • deck

Antonyms

  • ceiling
  • roof

Common mistakes

  • Using 'floors' when referring to a single floor.
  • Confusing 'floor' with 'ground' in outdoor contexts.