Pronunciation: /flæt/

Definitions of flat

noun a flat surface or area

Example Sentences

A1 I live in a small flat.

A2 She has a cozy flat in the city center.

B1 The flat we rented for our vacation had a beautiful view of the ocean.

B2 The newly renovated flat has modern appliances and a spacious layout.

C1 The penthouse flat on the top floor of the building offers stunning panoramic views of the city.

C2 The luxurious flat in the upscale neighborhood features high-end finishes and top-of-the-line amenities.

adjective having a level surface; without raised areas or indentations

Example Sentences

A1 The paper is flat on the table.

A2 She lives in a small flat in the city.

B1 The tire was completely flat, so we had to change it.

B2 The landscape was so flat that you could see for miles.

C1 The singer's performance fell flat with the audience.

C2 The debate on climate change fell flat as neither side could come to an agreement.

adverb in a flat manner; level with the ground

Example Sentences

A1 She walked flat on the ground.

A2 He spoke in a flat tone of voice.

B1 The table was set flat against the wall.

B2 She laid the map out flat on the table.

C1 The music was played flat, lacking emotion.

C2 The painting hung flat on the gallery wall, lacking depth.

Examples of flat in a Sentence

formal The apartment for rent is a spacious flat located in the city center.

informal I love my new flat, it's so cozy and comfortable.

slang Let's hang out at my flat later, we can order some pizza.

figurative Her voice fell flat during the presentation, lacking emotion and enthusiasm.

Grammatical Forms of flat

past tense

flattened

plural

flats

comparative

flatter

superlative

flattest

present tense

flatten

future tense

will flatten

perfect tense

have flattened

continuous tense

is flattening

singular

flat

positive degree

flat

infinitive

to flatten

gerund

flattening

participle

flattened

Origin and Evolution of flat

First Known Use: 1200 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'flat' originated from Old Norse 'flatr' which means level or even.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'flat' has retained its original meaning of level or even surface, but it has also expanded to refer to an apartment or living space in British English.