mezzanine
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for mezzanine, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A partial floor built between two main floors of a building, often overlooking the floor below.
Synonyms
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How to use mezzanine
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Etymology
From Italian mezzanino, from mezzano ("middle"), ultimately from Latin medius ("middle").
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What does “mezzanine” mean?
The word “mezzanine” means a partial floor built between two main floors of a building, often overlooking the floor below. In plain terms, a half-level floor tucked between two full floors, or the low balcony seats in a theatre.
How do you pronounce “mezzanine”?
“Mezzanine” is pronounced MEH-zuh-neen (/ˈmɛzəˌnin/ in IPA).
How do you use “mezzanine” in a sentence?
Here is “mezzanine” used in a sentence: “The office added a mezzanine level for extra desks.”
What part of speech is “mezzanine”?
“Mezzanine” is a noun.
Where does the word “mezzanine” come from?
The word “mezzanine” comes from Latin. From Italian mezzanino, from mezzano ("middle"), ultimately from Latin medius ("middle").
How many meanings does “mezzanine” have?
“Mezzanine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a partial floor built between two main floors of a building, often overlooking the floor below.