floor manager

noun

1. a person assigned to direct the proceedings on the floor of an assembly, as at a political convention.
2. the stage manager of a television program.

floor manager

noun

1. the stage manager employed in the production of a television programme
2. a person in overall charge of one floor of a large shop or department store

Word History and Origins

Origin of floor manager¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

After lots of reading on the subject and discussions with her husband, a television floor manager, they decided on home-schooling.

From BBC

One account going by the name “Murray” falsely claimed to be a BBC Politics Live "floor manager" saying: "This is legit".

From BBC

The fake floor manager "Murray" was this time a “sound engineer” who again posted that “this is legit”.

From BBC

In early December, the plaintiff was working a midday shift when Marcus, the floor manager at the time, walked up behind her and positioned himself so that his penis rubbed against her, according to court documents.

From Los Angeles Times

“I just can’t see it. What’s the alternative to China?” said Holger Rebbe, a floor manager.

From New York Times