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

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

Upon entering the abode, guests are greeted with an open floor plan that boasts a chef’s kitchen, a cozy living area, and a chic dining room.

From MarketWatch

It comes complete with a two-car garage and two levels of expansive floor plan.

From MarketWatch

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

Related Words

• layout