floorer

[flawr-er, flohr-]

noun

1. a person who lays floors.

2. a person, blow, etc., that knocks someone or something to the floor.

3. Informal.,  something that beats, overwhelms, or confounds.

Word History and Origins

Origin of floorer¹

First recorded in 1785–95; floor + -er ¹

Example Sentences

He worked temporarily in Rada’s school as a floorer.

From New York Times

The 56-year-old retired floorer has been making weekly runs since the crisis began and plans to continue, even though his lead lines were replaced last week.

From Washington Post

"John gave up his job as a floorer to take care of me and the kids so we have struggled financially. It costs £30 in taxis and train fare for John to come with me to a hospital appointment."

From BBC

Mr. Pendergast, who stood before the bench all soot without, and all gin and jollity within, very readily admitted the assault—adding, "I think, your worship, it was time to give him a bit of a floorer when I found my own wife in his cupboard!"

From Project Gutenberg

This was a floorer, but Jock would not abandon his point.

From Project Gutenberg