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

Its design shows the prison’s floor plan, while one panel depicts a man lifting a barbell labeled “Time” and another reads, “I didn’t do it, Guv!! Honest!”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

“As you enter, you’re greeted by a bright, open floor plan with designer finishes and attention to detail including custom built-ins adding extra storage and stunning exposed wooden beams that add character and warmth.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Overall, JPMorgan has embraced an open-office floor plan for its banking teams, in line with Dimon’s view that bosses should be sitting with rank-and-file staff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

The home’s skylights, clerestories and towering windows that take in the wooded scene surrounding it make up roughly 50% of the floor plan — much higher than modern limits allow.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Haley slid both cards into the back pocket of her jeans,pulled out her library floor plan, and found the Lemoncello-abilia Room.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

Related Words

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