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Storey

Verb / ˈstɔ:ri: / Another word for storey — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a level of a building; a floor

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Formal

Informal

Literary

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Common collocations

  • single storey
  • two storey
  • multi-storey car park
  • top storey
  • lower storey
  • upper storey
  • ground storey

Word family

noun storey

Usage note

In American English, the spelling 'story' is used for both the narrative meaning and the meaning of a level of a building. 'Storey' is primarily British English for the building level.

Example sentences

  1. The storey of the building was very high with many floors.
  2. I live on the top storey of the apartment building.
  3. The storey of the house has a balcony overlooking the garden.
  4. We need to install an elevator for easy access to every storey of the building.
  5. The storey had a beautiful view of the city skyline.

Quotes

  • I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs
  • Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein

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