one-story
|one/sto/ry|
B1
/wʌn ˈstɔːri/
single-level
Etymology
Etymology Information
'one-story' originates from the English word 'story,' which in this context refers to a level of a building.
Historical Evolution
The term 'story' in architecture has been used since the Middle Ages to denote a level of a building.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'story' referred to a narrative or tale, but in architectural terms, it evolved to mean a level of a building.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having only one level or floor.
The house is a one-story building.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 21:11