MEZZANINE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Mezzanine

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 18th century: from French, from Italian mezzanino, diminutive of mezzano ‘middle’, from Latin medianus ‘median’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmɛzəniːn
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmɛtsəniːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a low storey between two others in a building, typically between the ground and first floors

Short Definition:

low storey between two others in building

Examples:
  • a mezzanine floor

Word: Mezzanine

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmɛzəniːn
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmɛtsəniːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

relating to or denoting unsecured, higher-yielding loans that are subordinate to bank loans and secured loans but rank above equity

Short Definition:

of unsecured, higher-yielding loans that are subordinate to bank loans

Examples:
  • the company received $9.1 m in mezzanine financing

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