subfloor

/ˈsʌbflɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A layer of wood or other material laid between the ground and the main floor of a building, often used for insulation or to level the ground.

“The contractor installed a subfloor before laying down the hardwood flooring.”

Synonyms

  • underfloor
  • underlayment

Antonyms

  • groundfloor
  • mainfloor