floor · noun C /flɔːr/Full view
floor (SURFACE)
A1 usually no plural a surface that you walk on inside a building
Dictionary examples:

a wood/tile floor

The bathroom floor needs cleaning.

The children sat playing on the floor.

Learner example:

Lily gave me a small toy cat. It can walk on the floor. (Key English Test; A2; Chinese)

floor (BUILDING)
A2 a particular level of a building
Dictionary examples:

This building has five floors.

Take the elevator to the 51st floor.

We live on the third floor.

a ground floor/first-floor apartment

Learner example:

The new art class is on Tuesday on the first floor with Mrs. Keller. (Key English Test; A2; French)

floor (AREA)
B1 an area where a particular activity happens
Dictionary example:

a dance floor

Learner example:

It has got a very big dance floor with a skil[l]ful jazz band. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Farsi)

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