floor plan

American  

noun

• floor plans
  plural

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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• floor plans
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of floor plan

First recorded in 1865–70

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Example Sentences

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floor plan

Inside, soaring ceilings and an expansive floor plan create an airy atmosphere, while coastal-inspired furnishings complement the home’s enviable location.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

It features an open floor plan, limited traditional offices, communal hubs and privacy pods for confidential interviews or calls.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

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

Yasmeen Smith-Snyder was running around the circular room with her floor plan in front of her face, like someone frantically checking their text messages while racing down a crowded sidewalk.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

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