Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ground-floor
noun
/ˈɡraʊnd flɔːr/
Definition
The lowest level of a building, typically at or near ground level.
Examples
- The shop is located on the ground-floor of the shopping center.
- She prefers to live on the ground-floor for easy access.
- The ground-floor apartment has a small garden.
Meaning
Ground-floor refers to the first floor of a building that is level with the ground. This term is commonly used in buildings that have multiple stories and highlights the accessibility of this level.
Synonyms
- first floor
- street level
- entry level