second floor
Americannoun
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the floor or story above the ground floor.
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(in Britain and elsewhere outside the U.S.) the second story completely above ground level.
noun
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US and Canadian term: third floor. the storey of a building immediately above the first and two floors up from the ground
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British equivalent: first floor. the floor or storey of a building immediately above the ground floor
Etymology
Origin of second floor
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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“It’s 108 out there. It’s good for us,” a Bishop Gorman coach told players 3 1/2 hours before kickoff during their pregame meal in a room on the second floor of their gymnasium complex.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
On the second floor, a generous dining space and an open kitchen with marble surfaces, warm-wood cabinetry, and one of the building’s original steel trusses await.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
A witness reported seeing an explosion and smoke at the shopping mall after the quake and said the second floor of the building collapsed.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The second floor is for their kids and six grandchildren when they come to visit, which they do often.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Axel says, pointing up toward the second floor.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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