upper storey
The term "upper storey" can refer to both a physical part of a building and a metaphorical expression for the brain.
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Definition
B2Architecture
(general)The higher or top level of a building, situated above the ground floor.
Example
- The view from the upper storey of the building is breathtaking.
- They decided to convert the upper storey into a guest room.
C1Colloquial
(slang)A humorous or informal term for the brain or mind.
Example
- He needs to use his upper storey more often.
- Sometimes it feels like my upper storey is on vacation.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "upper storey":
first floorabove stairsground floorbelow stairsupper deckgo upstairssingle story