second floor

American  

noun

1. the floor or story above the ground floor.

2. (in Britain and elsewhere outside the U.S.) the second story completely above ground level.

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second floor British  

noun

1. US and Canadian term: third floor.  the storey of a building immediately above the first and two floors up from the ground

2. British equivalent: first floor.  the floor or storey of a building immediately above the ground floor

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Etymology

Origin of second floor

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

The second floor moves on to his 2008 US election win, while the third celebrates the achievements of his presidency.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Then head inside on the second floor rotunda to see the marvelous California history mural and the breathtaking globe chandelier.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Meanwhile, we stay on the first floor with the baby while he practices upstairs on the second floor.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

These new alterations complement changes made on the second floor that date to about 2017.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

He followed her to the second floor, past her office and the projection rooms, to another room he had never entered that was always kept locked.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny