Use of the word "floor" instead of "ground"

It's one of the things that annoy me, too!

We were coming into London Heathrow once and could just see all the sights, when our young son announced, "we're not far off the floor!" There were some rather concerned looks!

It's not one that bothers me too much. Maybe that's why I haven't noticed it. Mixing up roof and ceiling is worse.

It is one of my pet hates, fifewifey and becoming more prevalent on television.

I am constantly amazed at the things that irks people.

Well it really annoys me .

As more and more of the 'ground' that we walk on has been covered with artificial surfaces, I'm not surprised that the difference between ground and floor has become less obvious, and that usage now reflects this.

For instance, outdoor decking - ground or floor, and why?
The same goes for artificial grass, which is simply outdoor carpet. Ground or floor?

We'd say, "Oh, he's hit the deck" in this family!
Or "she" as it's more likely to be me.

A pet hate as I was always corrected by my mother or grandmother.

However when correcting my grandson he replied 'what about the forest floor'?
Which got me thinking
The ground (terra firma ) = natural substance , soil, grass etc.
Tar, concrete, block paving is another layer above ground so therefore a floor as such .

I can't cay it bothers me too much.

Using 'room' instead of 'space' is the one that I notice more..

(Oh dear, KAli2, you'll never make a pedant
One thing 'irks', many things 'irk'...)

This is one of my main shouting at the tv gripes! Outdoors ground, indoors floor and if you’re in any doubt just call ut by what it is …… “he fell to the decking”

What about 'dirt' instead of 'soil'?

I can't say lounge- we were brought up to say sitting room or living room.
Lounges were for hotels and airports.
Likewise, it was never "toilet" just lavatory or loo.
Fortunately, loo is now in common usage.

My grandson was puzzled when I said something about a chair being "next-door". I meant in the next-door room but he, naturally, assumed I meant in our neighbours' house.

Since I lived in Dundee during the 1970s I've generally called what as a Lancastrian I called the sitting-room, the front room.

Ex-pats - does it mean ex-patriots ?

Kali2

I am constantly amazed at the things that irks people.

Me too, must have too much time on your hands.

Some people hit the ground running!!

No pref for 'ground' or 'floor' but don't generally use 'lounge' its always been living room, i know my gran always had a 'best' room or 'front room' they used only occasionally back in the old days, which is why a lot of older houses have 2 'reception' rooms- i'd quite like that.??

I've never noticed it, but I think I will now!! (As if I'm not a grammar pedant already ...)

Yes, one of my pet hates too. My OH often says it. He also says ‘jumper’ when referring to a ‘top’ . I dislike ‘lounge’ and call it a living room. Oh, don’t get me started …………. ?

crazyH

Ex-pats - does it mean ex-patriots ?

No “expatriates. “

I thought I was the only person who shouts at the television **Katek.

ExDancer, you mentioned "dirt" rather than "soil". I wouldn't use "dirt" but would probably say "earth" rather than "soil".
It never fails to amaze me how the use of words differs regionally.