ground floor

noun

1. the floor of a building at or nearest to ground level.

2. Informal.,  an advantageous position or opportunity in a business matter, especially in a new enterprise.

   She took the job in the new company because she wanted to get in on the ground floor.

ground floor

noun

1. the floor of a building level or almost level with the ground

2. informal

   1. to enter a business, organization, etc, at the lowest level

   2. to be in a project, undertaking, etc, from its inception

Word History and Origins

Origin of ground floor¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

The ground floor would accommodate the outpatients' department with 12 consultant/exam rooms, day case facilities and an acute paediatric assessment unit.

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Most bodies were found on the ground floor of houses, according to local media.

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The flooding washed away several key bridges, submerged vehicles and left the ground floors of homes underwater.

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Tours of Winfield only allow you to see the ground floor, which is basically a "very posh" area for receptions, and the gardens.

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On the ground floor, mosaics by acclaimed Russian artist Boris Anrep spread along a maze of domed grey and black corridors, with figures and sculptures covering the fixtures and fittings throughout.

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