main floor
Building's primary story
The main floor is the primary level of a building, typically at or near ground level.
In homes, it usually contains the main living spaces—kitchen, living room, dining area.
In department stores, the main floor is the ground level where customers enter: Cosmetics are on the main floor.
In theaters, main floor refers to the orchestra seating area, distinguished from balconies above.
- ground levelSurface elevation plane
- lobbyEntryway or influence-seeking
- entrancePoint of access
- foyerBuilding's entrance room
- revolving doorCircular spinning entrance
reception · information desk · atrium · street level · retail · storefront · elevator · elevator bank · escalator · grand staircase · landing · threshold · doorway · vestibule · concourse · hallway · tile · marble
- building floorsbasement, attic, mezzanine, penthouse, lobby
- concert hallconcert hall, auditorium, opera house, recital hall, music hall
- nightclubsclub, DJ booth, dancefloor, bouncer, cover charge
- Venue Areasbar area, entrance, exit, lounge, restroom
- dance floorsparquet
- "Main" phrases