second story
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second-storyadjectiveof or located on the second story or floor.
second story
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[sek-uhnd-stawr-ee, -stohr-ee]
/ ˈsɛk əndˌstɔr i, -ˌstoʊr i /
adjective
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of or located on the second story or floor.
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of or relating to a second-story man.
The theft was a second-story job.
Example Sentences
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The other two bedrooms are found on the second story, along with a full bathroom, and a “cozy loft” that offers another sizable living space.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
The second story: Mr. Powell announced he will stay on as a Fed governor after his term as chairman expires on May 15.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
A second story involved a woman named Candi Miller, a 41-year-old mother of three, who had been told by doctors that "having another baby could kill her."
From Salon • Oct. 21, 2024
Police released video of prying open doors, climbing through a second story window and clearing chairs and desks from stairwells in Hamilton.
From BBC • May 3, 2024
They showed the same Gene Autry film all the time, and in this film, Gene jumped out of the second story of a building onto the back of a waiting horse.
From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen
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