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