Definitions

ground floor

NOUN

starting point

Synonyms

WEAK

beginnings first crack first stage head start preliminaries very beginning

Example Sentences

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Filming from the ground floor with handheld cameras that wouldn’t stir museum security’s suspicion, P.A.I.N. captured a truly remarkable sight as the Sackler’s blizzard came to life.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

The small ground floor courtroom was full of Greek and foreign journalists on Thursday morning.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Ahead of the Lyon rally, some residents living near the march's planned route had barricaded the ground floor windows of their apartments, fearing unrest.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

“The idea of getting in on the ground floor, especially in a beautiful place like Green-Wood, is a little irresistible.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

The lift reached the ground floor and stopped with a jerk.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl