piso

peɪsoʊ

Definitions

1. noun

A floor of a building, especially the ground floor.

“The piso in the shopping mall is where you’ll find the food court.”

2. noun

In the Philippines, a piso is the country’s currency, equal to one hundredth of a peso.

“She exchanged her dollars for pesos and piso at the local bank.”

3. noun

In some countries, a piso is a unit of measurement for a type of paving stone.

“The piso stones were laid down to create a beautiful and durable patio.”

Synonyms

  • floor
  • ground

Antonyms

  • ceiling