Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mezzanine
noun
/ˌmɛzəˈniːn/
Definition
A mezzanine is a low-ceilinged floor or level between two main floors of a building.
Examples
- The theater featured a cozy mezzanine for extra seating.
- They designed the building with a mezzanine to offer additional office space.
- The restaurant’s mezzanine provided a great view of the dance floor below.
Meaning
It typically refers to an intermediate level within a larger structure, often used for specific functions such as seating or storage, without extending over the total area of the floor below.
Synonyms
- loft
- intermediate level
- half-floor
