What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
floor
Example
Please sweep the floor before the guests arrive. [floor: noun]
Example
The apartment is on the third floor of the building. [floor: noun]
Example
The vase fell and shattered on the floor. [floor: noun]
storey
Example
The office is located on the fourth storey of the building. [storey: noun]
Example
The building has six storeys and an elevator. [storey: noun]
Example
The construction company plans to build a 20-storey tower. [storey: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Floor is more commonly used than storey in everyday language, especially in American English. However, storey is still widely used in British English and in technical or professional contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between floor and storey?
Storey is considered more formal than floor, and is often used in technical or professional contexts. However, both words can be used in formal or informal situations depending on the context and tone of the conversation.
