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midstory

midstory

7.2
The floor in the middle of a building between the ground floor and the top floor
  • noun
  • /ˈmɪdˌstɔri/
  • US
translation icon : entresuelo
  • She decorated her midstory apartment with plants to create a cozy atmosphere.

Examples

  • The midstory of the hotel offers a perfect balance between city views and quiet surroundings.

  • Their office is located on the midstory, making it easy to access from both the lobby and the rooftop.

  • The midstory of the building features a stunning view.

  • We decided to rent the midstory apartment.

  • Their office is located on the midstory, making it easy to access from both the lobby and the rooftop.

  • The midstory of the hotel offers a perfect balance between city views and quiet surroundings.

  • We decided to rent the midstory apartment for its convenient location.

Synonyms

floor
vsmidstory
908 1.0

A single level of a building with rooms at the same height

is more specific meaning the central level between the ground and top
mezzanine
vsmidstory
6 6.7

A low extra floor between two main floors, often above the ground floor

is a middle level between ground and top rather than low intermediate
mezzanine floor
vsmidstory
6.1

A low floor between the ground floor and the next floor that overlooks the space below

is located midway between the ground and the top levels
entresol
vsmidstory
  • UK
9.9

A low extra floor between the ground floor and the first floor used as a small room or open area

is a middle level rather than a low projecting intermediate near the ground

Surface Forms

midstory singular
midstories plural

Morphology

midstory = story (transparent) = mid + story

The meaning is directly derived from 'mid' + 'story', referring to the middle floor of a building.

Etymology

Midstory joins mid- 'middle' and story 'floor', so it simply means the middle floor or level of a building, the space between the ground floor and the top floors.