storey

[ˈstɔːri]

storey Definition

a level of a building, typically with a floor and walls.

Using storey: Examples

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

  • Example

    The building has five storeys.

  • Example

    The apartment is on the top storey.

  • Example

    The storey of the house is spacious.

storey Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for storey

Phrases with storey

  • the floor of a building that is at or nearest to the level of the ground around the building

    Example

    The store is located on the ground floor of the building.

  • the second level of a building above the ground floor

    Example

    The bedrooms are on the second storey of the house.

  • the highest level of a building

    Example

    The penthouse is on the top storey of the apartment building.

Origins of storey

from Middle English 'storie', meaning 'floor of a building'

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Summary: storey in Brief

'Storey' [ˈstɔːri] refers to a level of a building, usually with a floor and walls. It is often used to describe the number of floors in a building, such as 'The building has five storeys.' 'Storey' can also be combined with other words to describe specific levels, like 'ground floor' and 'top storey.'