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

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

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

Related Words

• layout