floor plan

American  

noun

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

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floor plan British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of floor plan

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

This downturn has impacted his grades, competitive swimming status and overall focus; he obsessively doodles eerie clusters of spiders and draws a disturbing map of his school’s floor plan.

From Los Angeles Times

They enjoyed touring model homes, poring over listings and looking into floor plans.

From The Wall Street Journal

Inside, the home features an open floor plan with a chef’s kitchen, a charming breakfast area, and a salon.

From MarketWatch

In a new TikTok video, Corcoran walked through the sprawling pad, showcasing the expansive floor plan, wooden flooring, and high ceilings.

From MarketWatch

His high-end home boasted every manner of amenity a celebrity of his caliber could wish for, starting with an open floor plan that featured eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.

From MarketWatch

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