mezzanine
mezzanine Lexical Profile
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• noun
An intermediate floor or low story in a building, typically situated between the ground floor and the floor directly above it, often projecting as a balcony.
"Guests were invited to enjoy cocktails on the mezzanine before the main reception began downstairs."
The lowest balcony in a theater or auditorium, or the forward seating section of such a balcony.
"We purchased tickets in the first row of the mezzanine for a clear, unobstructed view of the stage."
A form of subordinated debt or preferred equity financing that bridges the gap between senior debt and common equity.
"The startup secured $50 million in mezzanine to fund its aggressive international expansion strategy."
Word Origin & Etymology
Early 18th century: from French, from Italian 'mezzanino', diminutive of 'mezzano' meaning 'middle', which traces back to the Latin 'medianus'.
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