the first floor

the first floor
UK / US noun
1) British the next floor of a building above the one that is at the same level as the ground outside. The American word is second floor

On the first floor there are three bedrooms.

2) American the floor of a building which is at the same level as the ground outside. The British word is ground floor.

English dictionary. 2014.

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