two-story
|two/sto/ry|
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/ˈtuː ˌstɔːri/
two floors
Etymology
Etymology Information
'two-story' originates from the combination of 'two' meaning '2' and 'story' meaning 'floor or level of a building'.
Historical Evolution
'Two-story' evolved from the Old English 'twā' meaning 'two' and 'stōr' meaning 'floor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a building with two floors', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having two levels or floors.
The two-story house had a beautiful view from the balcony.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 21:19