single-story
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/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈstɔːri/
one-level building
Etymology
Etymology Information
'single-story' originates from the combination of 'single,' meaning 'one,' and 'story,' referring to a level of a building.
Historical Evolution
The term 'story' in architecture has been used since the Middle Ages to describe levels of a building.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'story' referred to a level of a building, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a building or structure that has only one level or floor.
The single-story house was perfect for the elderly couple.
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