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subfloor

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The floor structure supporting and underlying the visible flooring or other finishing surface such as a carpet

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, construction, manufacturing

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- Proto-Indo-European *pleth2-? Proto-Indo-European *pel-? Proto-Indo-European *pleh2-der. Proto-Indo-European *pleh2ros Proto-Germanic *flōrazder. Proto-Germanic *flōruz Proto-West Germanic *flōr Old English flōr Middle English flor English floor English subfloor From sub- + floor.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: ψευδοπάτωμα (psevdopátoma) — The floor structure supporting and underlying the visible flooring
  • Italian: pavimentazione — The floor structure supporting and underlying the visible flooring