split-level

adjective

split-lev·​el ˈsplit-ˈle-vəl How to pronounce split-level (audio)
: divided vertically so that the floor level of rooms in one part is approximately midway between the levels of two successive stories in an adjoining part
a split-level house
split-level noun

Examples of split-level in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In this show, the gentle gaze of the camera shows a split-level house not as an object of aesthetic scorn, but as a thing of beauty. Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024 Formerly a maze of split-level spaces home to lingerie brand La Perla, the four-level 3,500-square-foot unit is undergoing a major overhaul, with 880 square feet on the ground floor that currently serves as the brand’s boutique. Lily Templeton, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024 The split-level space has exposed brick and reclaimed wood paneling on the walls, and tables are sweetly set with fresh flowers. Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024 Visitors praise the spacious rooms, particularly the West Wing Loft Rooms with a split-level sleeping setup that works well for families, and the Deluxe Waterfall Rooms, which face the waterfall run, and are notably quieter in the evening. Laura Studarus, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for split-level 

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Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of split-level was in 1946

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“Split-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split-level. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

split-level

noun
split-lev·​el
ˈsplit-ˌlev-əl
: a house divided so that the floor in one part is about halfway between two floors in the other
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