Definition

Referring to a building that has multiple levels or floors.

Example

The new apartment complex is a multistorey building with 20 floors.

Conversation

Have you seen that new multistorey parking garage downtown?

Yeah, it looks huge! I wonder how many cars it can hold.

I heard it's the tallest multistorey garage in the city.

That's impressive! It should really help with parking problems.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Multistorey → It is formed from "multi-" (meaning many) and "storey" (from Old French *estage*, meaning a level or floor in a building). The word "multistorey" refers to a building that has many levels or floors.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('multi-') levels or floors ('storey') in a building — that's what multistorey means.

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