floor plan
Americannoun
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floor plans
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of floor plan
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Understanding who is responsible for what work and to what degree requires consulting a floor plan, a checklist and the booklet: an awkward juggling act that would have been eased by some wall labels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Much like his California manse, the property features a wide and open floor plan with enormous windows that fill the main living spaces with light—while vaulted ceilings help to create a truly expansive feel.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Inside, the open floor plan includes a cozy living area with a chic fireplace and soaring ceilings.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
The meandering floor plan, with its rooms of various sizes and orientations alongside their resulting passageways and corners, demands that you wander, not map, your perusal of the galleries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
He detected a few changes in the floor plan since his last visit.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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