floor vs ceiling
floor
Definitions
noun
- a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
- the bottom surface of any lake or other body of water
- the occupants of a floor
- the ground on which people and animals move about
- the legislative hall where members debate and vote and conduct other business
verb
- knock down with force
- surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
Examples
Begin by tightening your buttocks and lifting your hips off the floor.
The material you choose for surfaces including counters, backsplashes and floors can also account for variations in price.
The screen is a bit of overkill because the audience is not that far from the center of action on the hot shop floor.
ceiling
Definitions
noun
- (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds
- an upper limit on what is allowed
- maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)
- the overhead upper surface of a covered space
Examples
The old ceiling and bar brought back many memories of happy carefree days of yore to those present.
To make such a rectangular and austere space appropriate for music, walls are treated with acoustic plaster and ceilings are absorbent too.
The features in this home are just too many to mention such as coffered ceilings, multi-light windows, heavy door and window casings, and other elements that give this home great charm.
