floor plan

noun

1
: a scale diagram of a room or suite of rooms viewed from above and used especially for planning effective use and arrangement of furnishings
looking at the builder's floor plan
2
: the layout of a room or a suite of rooms
On the ground floor, design architects removed some walls to create an open floor plan with lots of light …Colleen O'Connor
a house with an unusual floor plan

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Photo : Courtesy of Douglas Elliman The floor plan. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 May 2025 The open-concept floor plan is augmented by high ceilings, high-end finishes and custom woodwork throughout. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025 Rather than fret over trends, make intentional alterations to the floor plan that feel special and not builder-grade, McSwain says. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025 Additionally, the company has advanced its guest management system, enabling operators to provide more accurate wait times and optimize floor plan management. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for floor plan

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of floor plan was in 1831

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“Floor plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floor%20plan. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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