entresol
|en/tre/sol|
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/ˈɛntrəˌsɔl/
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/ˈɛntrəˌsɒl/
intermediate floor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'entresol' originates from French, specifically the word 'entresol', where 'entre-' meant 'between' and 'sol' meant 'floor'.
Historical Evolution
'entresol' was borrowed directly from French into English, maintaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a floor between floors', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a low story between two others in a building, typically between the ground and first floors.
The office was located on the entresol, providing a quiet space away from the main floors.
Synonyms
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