WordValemezzanine
a partial floor between two main floors
In more detail
1. (noun) a low intermediate floor or balcony built between two main floors of a building
2. (noun) in a theater, the lowest balcony or gallery above the main floor
Examples
- 1. The mezzanine level of the mall has a food court and shops. 2. We bought tickets for the mezzanine, which gave us a good view of the stage.
How to use mezzanine
Mezzanine refers to a partial floor inserted between two main floors of a building, or the lowest balcony tier in a theater. It is used in architectural and real estate contexts to describe space configuration, and in theater terminology for seating areas. The word is more specific and formal than 'balcony' when describing this intermediate architectural feature.
Common phrases
- mezzanine floor
- mezzanine level
- mezzanine windows
- between the mezzanine and
- mezzanine seating
Synonyms
entresol · intermediate floor · balcony · gallery · lower balcony
Word family
mezzanine (adjective, as in 'mezzanine level')
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse mezzanine with a full separate floor; mezzanine typically covers only part of the floor space below it and is lower than a standard floor.
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