Floor Definition
floor
noun
- the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure); "they needed rugs to cover the bare floors"; "we spread our sleeping bags on the dry floor of the tent"
- a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale; "what level is the office on?"
- a lower limit; "the government established a wage floor"
- the ground on which people and animals move about; "the fire spared the forest floor"
- the bottom surface of any lake or other body of water
- the lower inside surface of any hollow structure; "the floor of the pelvis"; "the floor of the cave"
- the occupants of a floor; "the whole floor complained about the lack of heat"
- the parliamentary right to address an assembly; "the chairman granted him the floor"
- the legislative hall where members debate and vote and conduct other business; "there was a motion from the floor"
- a large room in a exchange where the trading is done; "he is a floor trader"
verb
- surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off; "I was floored when I heard that I was promoted"
- knock down with force; "He decked his opponent"
"Floor" in song lyrics
See how floor is used in real songs:
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"Their kids connect over friendly battles on the floor"
1200 Techniques — Where Ur At? -
"Makin' all the shorties, gettin' down on the floor"
1st Infantry f/ Havoc, Twin Gambino — The Midnight Creep -
"The party people turned and walked off the floor"
2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all
Words that rhyme with floor
Usage tips for "floor"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "floor" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for floor to find words that pair well.