flooring

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
  2. noun building material used in laying floors
  3. verb surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off

Etymology

From Middle English floring.

In classic literature

Synonyms

floor

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