floorer

[ˈflɔːrə(r)]

floorer Definition

  • 1a person or thing that floors someone, especially by a blow or shock
  • 2a person who lays flooring

Using floorer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "floorer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The news of his resignation was a floorer for everyone in the office.

  • Example

    The boxer delivered a powerful punch that acted as a floorer for his opponent.

  • Example

    He is a professional floorer and has been laying floors for over 20 years.

floorer Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with floorer

  • to be completely surprised or shocked

    Example

    I was floored when I heard that she was getting married.

  • to accelerate a vehicle to its maximum speed

    Example

    He floored it and raced down the highway.

  • to fall to the ground, especially due to a sudden impact or shock

    Example

    The earthquake was so strong that people hit the floor to avoid being hurt.

Origins of floorer

from 'floor', meaning 'the lower surface of a room'

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Summary: floorer in Brief

'Floorer' [ˈflɔːrə(r)] refers to a person or thing that shocks or surprises someone, often by a blow or sudden impact. It can also refer to a person who lays flooring. Examples include 'The news of his resignation was a floorer for everyone in the office.' and 'He is a professional floorer and has been laying floors for over 20 years.' Phrases like 'be floored' and 'floor it' extend the term's usage.