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

Changes to the proposal for a Randall Oaks indoor pool included the addition of a sun patio, a larger hot tub area and a $2.7 million mezzanine with bleachers as well as an 8% increase in price due to inflation. —Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025

Fortunately there are two mezzanines at the Lyceum. —Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025

In some there is a fireplace, in others a wooden mezzanine or the majestic Mont Blanc framed by a large window. —Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025

Everyman Theatre’s mezzanine, where art exhibits are held, is named after Mr. Weiman and his wife. —Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2025

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