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Definition floor in British English

floor noun

noun
/flɔː(r)/
1

the flat area that you walk on inside a building or room

Example

The house has polished wooden floors.

Example

We were sitting on the floor watching TV.

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1.1

a flat area for dancing

Example

He invited me onto the dance floor.

Example

They were the first couple to take the floor.

Example

Harry hit the floor as soon as the band started playing.

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2

one of the levels in a building

Example

The toilets are on the floor below.

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a first-floor flat

Example

The toy department is on the second floor.

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3

the ground at the bottom of a natural structure or area

Example

The floor of the cave was slippery.

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a map of the ocean floor

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Example

There were angry exchanges on the floor of the House of Commons.

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The chairman took the floor.

Example

Excuse me, Mr Gregory, but Ms Barnes has the floor.

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4.1

the audience at a public discussion or debate

Example

The speaker will now take questions from the floor.

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5

an area where shares in companies are bought and sold

Example

the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

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6

the lowest level that an amount is allowed to reach

Example

A floor was established below which workers' wages would not fall.

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Definition floor in British English