Floor: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when referring to the surface inside a building that you walk on, or when talking about the different levels in a building.

• She dropped her keys on the floor.
• Our office is on the third floor.

Use when referring to the earth's surface or soil outside a building.

• He planted the flowers in the ground.
• She fell to the ground while running.

Use when referring to a specific height or stage, or the different levels within a structure or system, often to imply a tier or rank.

• The water level in the tank is rising.
• This is a beginner level course.

The flat surface you walk on inside a building. It often refers to the lowest level in a room or structure.

• The lamp fell to the floor and shattered.
• Please mop the kitchen floor; it's dirty.

The lowest part of something. It can describe the lowest point of an object, area, or situation and is more general than 'floor'.

• The bottom of the well is very deep.
• He found a few coins at the bottom of his bag.

The inner part or inside of something, especially referring to the inside of a building or vehicle. It focuses on the space within.

• The interior of the car was luxurious.
• They are planning to redecorate the house's interior.

May also refer to a verb meaning to install or lay down a floor covering in a building.

• The workers will floor the living room with hardwood next week

Indicates causing something or someone to fall or collapse, often through a deliberate action. It can refer to physical or metaphorical acts and often carries a slightly negative or aggressive tone.

• He knocked down the old shed in the backyard
• Her harsh comments can really knock down your confidence

Used when something is made completely level or flat, often with the implication of destruction or significant impact. It can describe both physical objects and abstract situations.

• The building was flattened by the earthquake
• She tried to flatten his enthusiasm with her harsh words