Floor: meaning, definitions and examples

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floor

 

[ flษ”หr ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in a building

The lower surface of a room, on which one may walk

Synonyms

ground, level

Examples of usage

  • She sat on the floor
  • The floor was made of wood
Context #2 | Noun

in a vehicle

The part of a vehicle where the driver and passengers sit

Synonyms

bottom, interior

Examples of usage

  • The driver's seat is on the floor of the car
  • She dropped her phone on the floor of the bus
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น piso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฐเฅเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Boden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lantai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะปะพะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podล‚oga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sol

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suelo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zemin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋‹ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฑุถูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podlaha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podlaha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐๆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tlak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรณlf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ แƒ—แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถลŸษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suelo

Etymology

The word 'floor' originated from the Latin word 'plลrus', 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,055, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.