ground plan

noun

1. Also called groundplot. the plan of a floor of a building.
2. first or fundamental plan.

ground plan

noun

1. a drawing of the ground floor of a building, esp one to scale See also plan Compare elevation
2. a preliminary or basic outline

Word History and Origins

Origin of ground plan¹

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

Opera stage and establish placement of scenic elements and lighting in what is known as a composite ground plan.

From Los Angeles Times

Among vertebrates — birds, fish, terrestrial — the basic ground plan includes two sets of appendages, upper and lower.

From Washington Post

NASA’s vision for an Earth System Observatory in space and President Biden’s ground plan “to tackle the climate crisis at home and abroad” have good intentions.

From Washington Post

Although the walls have been reduced to rubble, it gives a clear ground plan for a substantial building with a “winged corridor” design.

From The Guardian

On an emergency basis, airport operations management could figure out the ground plan for their own airport in a few days!

From Washington Post

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