Ground floor

noun, slang

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Noun
  1. 1
    The floor of a building closest to ground level.

    "The rite of the certification of death and placement in the coffin took place on Monday evening at 8:00 PM in the chapel on the ground floor of the late Pope's residence in the Casa Santa Marta."

  2. 2
    the floor of a building that is at or nearest to the level of the ground around the building wordnet
  3. 3
    The initial stage of a project. idiomatic, informal

    "We are the exclusive marketing agents for three excellent condominium developments which can get you in on the ground floor of a truly fine winter/summer resort experience."

  4. 4
    becoming part of a venture at the beginning (regarded as position of advantage) wordnet

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