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

Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with an open floor plan that is accentuated by dark wood flooring and rustic charm.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 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

The large living room features an open floor plan, wooden beams on the ceiling, and neutral furniture to add to the home’s beach aesthetic.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

“Would you care to explain your flat’s floor plan to us? Draw it out actually. Please.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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