floor plan — A diagram or drawing showing the layout of rooms in a building as seen from above
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A diagram or drawing showing the layout of rooms in a building as seen from above
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflɔːr plæn/
Example Sentences
- My roommate rearranged the furniture without even looking at the floor plan, and now the door won't open.
- The architect revised the floor plan to include a bigger kitchen.
- Can you send me the floor plan so I know where to put my bed?
floor plan
NOUN[/ˈflɔːr plæn/]
A diagram or drawing showing the layout of rooms in a building as seen from above
The architect unrolls a detailed floor plan showing every room of the new house.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Floor plan combines two elements: 'floor,' denoting a level or surface of a building, and 'plan,' derived from Latin 'planus' (flat). The compound term emerged to describe a flat, two-dimensional representation of a building's interior layout viewed from above, typically showing the arrangement of rooms and spaces on a single level.
Breakdown
floor (a level or story of a building) + plan (from Latin planus, 'flat' — a flat, scaled drawing or diagram). Together they form a representation of a building level drawn as if viewed from directly overhead.
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📝Examples
“My roommate rearranged the furniture without even looking at the floor plan, and now the door won't open.”
“The architect revised the floor plan to include a bigger kitchen.”
“Can you send me the floor plan so I know where to put my bed?”
“Looking at the floor plan, I realized the 'spare room' was actually the size of a closet.”
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