first floor
The term "first floor" has different meanings in British and American English, leading to potential confusion in international contexts.
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Definition
A2American English
(general)The level of a building at the same height as the ground outside.
Example
- She lives in a first-floor apartment, so she doesn't need to use the elevator.
A2British English
(general)The level of a building immediately above the ground level.
Example
- The office is located on the first floor, just above the entrance.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "first floor":
ground flooron the floorupper storeyabove stairsfloor planshop floorground levelgo upstairsbelow stairsfront doorlower deckliving roompull up a floorfront porch