mezzanine
noun
mez·za·nine
ˈme-zə-ˌnēn 
ˌme-zə-ˈnēn
1
: a low-ceilinged story between two main stories of a building
especially
: an intermediate story that projects in the form of a balcony
2
a
: the lowest balcony in a theater
b
: the first few rows of such a balcony
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Upstairs, the room is surrounded on three sides by a new mezzanine level featuring multiple rows of comfortable, leather-look seating, with a tier of cocktail tables and bar-top viewing.
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
The company continues to focus on originating, structuring, and investing in first-lien mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, and other real estate investments.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
Tip 4: Use a desk with a view as a balustrade
On the mezzanine, a gray bench feels like a natural part of the apartment’s structure.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2024
The second level would also feature a mezzanine which would let patrons view the first level.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
The company continues to focus on originating, structuring, and investing in first-lien mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, and other real estate investments.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
Tip 4: Use a desk with a view as a balustrade
On the mezzanine, a gray bench feels like a natural part of the apartment’s structure.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2024
The second level would also feature a mezzanine which would let patrons view the first level.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
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mezzanine
noun
mez·za·nine
ˈmez-ᵊn-ˌēn
ˌmez-ᵊn-ˈēn
1
: a story between two main stories of a building often in the form of a balcony
2
: the lowest balcony in a theater or its first few rows
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