underfloor

British

/ ˈʌndəˌflɔː /

adjective

situated beneath the floor

underfloor heating

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Treat yourself: For some people, that might be a writer’s retreat or yoga holiday, while for others it’s a new downstairs bathroom or underfloor heating.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Harman added that the underfloor, a key area in these cars that use venturi designs to create underbody downforce, had been rethought.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2024

And at the local preschool, the new solar-powered air source heat pump, which generates underfloor heating, is a hit with the village toddlers.

From New York Times • May 24, 2023

Alonso was asked whether he felt the new cars - which develop their performance from an underfloor aerodynamic feature known as 'ground effect' - were the right way to go.

From BBC • May 4, 2023

In addition to the underfloor cooling, the insulation built into the buildings will enable residents to keep the cold obtained during the night throughout the day, Michaud said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2023

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