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floor plan

American  

noun

  1. a diagram of one room, apartment, or entire floor of a building, usually drawn to scale.

floor plan British  

noun

  1. a drawing to scale of the arrangement of rooms on one floor of a building Compare elevation

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of floor plan

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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The kitchen also emphasizes an open floor plan that shows off their chic living area, which boasts an elegant marble fireplace.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Overall, JPMorgan has embraced an open-office floor plan for its banking teams, in line with Dimon’s view that bosses should be sitting with rank-and-file staff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

The 4,157-square-foot floor plan is split across seven levels, featuring five bedrooms, five bathrooms and free-flowing living spaces wrapped in redwood and glass.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Upon entering the dwelling, guests are greeted by an expansive floor plan that features floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing natural light to flood in.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

It was based on the floor plan of the house I lived in at Victor Verster.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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