second floor

noun

1
US : the floor just above the lowest floor
2
British : the floor that is two floors above the ground floor level

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The second floor has been recast as a space for exhibitions, events and private gatherings, extending the boutique’s purpose beyond transactions. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 The Focus pavilion will expand to the second floor for the first time, while the historic pier will add around seven booths. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The second floor holds a bedroom, and the third floor has a living room with a small kitchen. — Tim Hornyak, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026 On arrival, first responders learned a fire had begun in an attached garage and was moving into the second floor of the home. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for second floor

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“Second floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20floor. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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