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multistory

American

[muhl-ti-stawr-ee, -stohr-ee] / ˌmʌl tɪˈstɔr i, -ˈstoʊr i /

Or multistoried

adjective

(of a building) having several or many stories.

Etymology

Origin of multistory

First recorded in 1915–20; multi- + story ²

Vocabulary lists containing multistory

Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: multi-

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The group opened a $15 million headquarters in 2001, a multistory, steel-and-concrete building equipped with advanced security measures, including automatic bollards, rolling steel doors, security cameras and armed guards.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026

The outlay can be even more substantial when a multistory home is involved.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 15, 2026

Another one, the Wilde, opened late last year in a multistory 1950s villa that used to be the residence of fashion designer Santo Versace.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2025

Two shared outdoor patios, fitted to accommodate new framing, can transform into extra bedrooms or even multistory ADUs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2025

It’s pretty, with flowering trees, potted daisies, and multistory homes.

From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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