ground floor
noun
plural ground floors
1
: the floor of a building most nearly on a level with the ground : first floor sense 1
2
: a favorable position or privileged opportunity usually obtained by early participants
—used especially in the phrase in on the ground floor
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There is a more reverential, Church-like feel in the lower ground floor galleries which evokes Amaral’s Catholic upbringing in Colombia.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The two ground floor open-air spaces include the Garden decked in murals and outdoor furniture, and the Patio located at the heart of the building and dedicated to co-creation, Golden Goose’s customization experience with its artisans, nicknamed Dream Makers.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
One of his plans to do so includes getting company leadership more involved in ground floor operations.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
The Details: Location: City Center Accessibility: Ramp at the front entrance, fully accessible restaurants on our ground floor, spa and indoor seating area at Izumi are accessible.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The two ground floor open-air spaces include the Garden decked in murals and outdoor furniture, and the Patio located at the heart of the building and dedicated to co-creation, Golden Goose’s customization experience with its artisans, nicknamed Dream Makers.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
One of his plans to do so includes getting company leadership more involved in ground floor operations.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
The Details: Location: City Center Accessibility: Ramp at the front entrance, fully accessible restaurants on our ground floor, spa and indoor seating area at Izumi are accessible.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Ground floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20floor. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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