Mezzanine

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛz.ə.niːn/

Definition

An intermediate floor in a building that is partly open to the double-height ceiling of the floor below.

Examples

• The boutique bookstore features a cozy mezzanine where readers can sit and browse their new purchases.

• Architects often include a mezzanine to maximize usable square footage without increasing the building's footprint.

• We walked up the grand staircase to the mezzanine level to get a better view of the theater stage.

Synonyms of Mezzanine

Words with a similar meaning to Mezzanine:

• balcony
• gallery
• loft
• intermediate floor

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