Storey: meaning, definitions and examples
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storey
[ หstษหri ]
building level
A storey is a level or floor of a building. The term is used to describe how many floors a structure has, excluding basements and attics. For example, a two-storey house has two main floors.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She lives on the top storey of the apartment building.
- The new skyscraper has fifty storeys.
- Each storey of the hotel offers a different view of the city.
Translations
Translations of the word "storey" in other languages:
๐ต๐น andares
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคเคเคฟเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Stockwerk
๐ฎ๐ฉ lantai
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะฒะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ piฤtro
๐ฏ๐ต ้
๐ซ๐ท รฉtage
๐ช๐ธ planta
๐น๐ท kat
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธต
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทุงุจู
๐จ๐ฟ poschodรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ poschodie
๐จ๐ณ ๅฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ nadstropje
๐ฎ๐ธ hรฆรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะฑะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแ แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษrtษbษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ piso
Etymology
The word 'storey' comes from Middle English 'store', which derived from the Old French word 'estoree', meaning 'a stage or floor of a building'. Its root can be traced back to the Latin 'storia', which also denotes a level or story. As architecture evolved, the term began to refer specifically to the different levels of buildings, reflecting societal changes in how structures were designed and constructed. Over time, the usage became standardized in building codes and architectural discussions, emphasizing the importance of verticality in modern architecture.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #14,661, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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