word
mezzanine
MEZ-uh-neen
ˈmɛzəniːnListen
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Syllable breakdown
mezzanine
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Dictionary meaning
A low storey between two main floors; a theatre balcony.
History and origin
Italian — 'mezzanino' (middle floor).
Examples
- The open-plan office had a mezzanine level with breakout spaces and a small library.
Common mispronunciations
mez-uh-NYNmeh-ZAN-een
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