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mezzanine
/ˈmɛzəˌnin/
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What does mezzanine mean?
noun
- An intermediate floor or storey in between the main floors of a building; specifically, one that is directly above the ground floor which does not extend over the whole floorspace of the building, and so resembles a large balcony overlooking the ground floor; an entresol.
- An apartment, room, etc., on such an intermediate floor.
- The lowest balcony in an auditorium, cinema, theatre, etc.; the dress circle.
More meanings (6)
adjective
- Characteristic of or relating to high-interest loans which have no collateral, and are regarded as intermediate in nature, ranking above equity but below secured loans.
- Fulfilling an intermediate or secondary function.
verb
- To fit (a building or other place) with a mezzanine floor.
noun
- (obsolete) Additional flooring laid over a floor to bring it up to some height or level.
- (obsolete) In full mezzanine window: a small window at the height of a mezzanine floor (sense 1.1) or an attic, used to light these floors.
- (obsolete) A floor under the stage, from which contrivances such as traps are worked.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈmɛzəˌnin/
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