Floor: meaning, definitions and examples
๐
floor
[ flษหr ]
in a building
The lower surface of a room, on which one may walk
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She sat on the floor
- The floor was made of wood
in a vehicle
The part of a vehicle where the driver and passengers sit
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The driver's seat is on the floor of the car
- She dropped her phone on the floor of the bus
knock down
Knock (someone) to the ground, especially with a punch
Synonyms
flatten, knock down
Examples of usage
- He floored his opponent with a powerful punch
- The boxer floored his rival in the first round
Translations
Translations of the word "floor" in other languages:
๐ต๐น piso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคฐเฅเคถ
๐ฉ๐ช Boden
๐ฎ๐ฉ lantai
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดะปะพะณะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ podลoga
๐ฏ๐ต ๅบ
๐ซ๐ท sol
๐ช๐ธ suelo
๐น๐ท zemin
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฑุถูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ podlaha
๐ธ๐ฐ podlaha
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๆฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ tlak
๐ฎ๐ธ gรณlf
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแ แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถลษmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ suelo
Word origin
The word 'floor' originated from the Latin word 'plลrus', meaning 'flat, level ground'. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the lower surface of a room or a vehicle. The concept of floors in buildings dates back to ancient times, where people used natural materials like earth and stone. With advancements in architecture and technology, floors have evolved to include various materials such as wood, tile, and carpet.