Mezzanine: meaning, definitions and examples

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mezzanine

 

[ หŒmษ›zษ™หˆniหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in architecture

A mezzanine is an intermediate floor between main floors of a building, typically open to the floor below. It is a partial floor that does not extend across the full width of a building.

Synonyms

balcony, gallery, loft

Examples of usage

  • The office building had a mezzanine level overlooking the lobby.
  • The restaurant added a mezzanine to accommodate more diners.
  • The bookstore had a cozy reading nook on the mezzanine.
Context #2 | Noun

in finance

A mezzanine is a level of financing that is higher risk than traditional bank loans, but offers potential for higher returns. Mezzanine financing typically includes a combination of debt and equity.

Synonyms

junior capital, subordinated debt

Examples of usage

  • The company secured mezzanine financing to fund its expansion.
  • The private equity firm provided mezzanine capital to support the acquisition.

Translations

Translations of the word "mezzanine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mezanino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เคœเคผเคพเคจเคพเค‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zwischengeschoss

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mezanin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝั‚ั€ะตัะพะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pรณล‚piฤ™tro

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธญไบŒ้šŽ (nakani-kai)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mezzanine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ entresuelo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท asma kat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ค‘์ด์ธต (jungichung)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠุฒุงู†ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mezipatro

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ medziposchodie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคนๅฑ‚ (jiฤcรฉng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ medetaลพa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ millihรฆรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะทะพะฝะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ–แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yarฤฑm mษ™rtษ™bษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ entresuelo

Etymology

The word 'mezzanine' originated from Italian 'mezzano' meaning 'middle'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 18th century, primarily used in architecture to describe an intermediate floor. Over time, the term expanded to include its financial meaning in the late 20th century.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,116, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.