mezzanine

noun

mez·​za·​nine ˈme-zə-ˌnēn 

ˌme-zə-ˈnēn

1

: a low-ceilinged story between two main stories of a building

especially : an intermediate story that projects in the form of a balcony

2

a

: the lowest balcony in a theater

b

: the first few rows of such a balcony

Examples of mezzanine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The company continues to focus on originating, structuring, and investing in first-lien mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, and other real estate investments. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024

Tip 4: Use a desk with a view as a balustrade On the mezzanine, a gray bench feels like a natural part of the apartment’s structure. —Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2024

The second level would also feature a mezzanine which would let patrons view the first level. —Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024

From the mezzanine, the staircase leads down to the Nordic Knots rug by Garance Vallée, the Serax stool, and ASL Paris coffee tables. —Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from Italian mezzanino, from mezzano middle, from Latin medianus middle, median

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

mezzanine

noun

mez·​za·​nine ˈmez-ᵊn-ˌēn 

ˌmez-ᵊn-ˈēn

1

: a story between two main stories of a building often in the form of a balcony

2

: the lowest balcony in a theater or its first few rows