Floor

Floor

Aflooris ahorizontalsurfaceinside abuilding.People walk on a floor. A floor can be made of many different materials, includingconcrete,tiling,orwoodenfloorboards. People often putcarpetson a floor.

The word "floor" can also mean the level in a building. Another word for this is "storey".

The way these levels are numbered may be different in different countries. InBritainand most ofEurope,the ground level floors are called the "ground floor", the next level is called the "first floor". In most of theUnited States,RussiaandChina,the floor at ground level is called the "first floor", the next level is called the "second floor". This can be confusing for people visiting other countries.

Gymnastsalso perform an event on floor. The women perform a routine to music, and the men perform a routine without music.