without modification or variation: a flat rate.spread out, as an unrolled map or the open hand.having a generally level shape or appearance.thrown down, laid low, or level with the ground, as fallen trees or buildings.lying wholly on or against something: The banner was flat against the wall.Prostrate: He was flat on the canvas after the knockdown. lying horizontally and at full length, as a person.having a surface that is without marked projections or depressions: a broad, flat face.level, even, or without unevenness of surface, as land or tabletops.Wind.'' This meaning is found in such words as: deflate, inflate.įlat 1 (flat), USA pronunciation adj., flat -flat- comes from Latin, where it has the meaning "blow.British Termsa residential apartment: rented a flat in the city.at full speed or with maximum effort: We drove flat out to get there by afternoon.įlat 2 /flæt/ USA pronunciation n.Idioms fall flat, to fail completely and noticeably: an attempt at humor that fell flat.ĭirectly or openly: The spy told us flat out he had been a double agent.an automobile tire that has lost the air.a tone that is one half step below another.(in musical notation) the character ♭, which indicates that the pitch of a note is lowered by one half step.a flat surface, side, or part of anything: She held the stone in the flat of her hand.Clothinga woman's shoe with a very low heel or no heel.Music and Dancebelow the true pitch: to sing flat.Precisely: I got there in two minutes flat. Levelly: The trees had been laid flat by the hurricane.
Too low (opposed to sharp): The chorus was a little flat on that last song. below an intended pitch, such as a note.(of a tone) lowered a half step in pitch: B flat.Monotonous: answered in a flat, bored voice. pointless, as a remark or joke: a flat joke.(of a carbonated beverage) having lost its bubbles: The soda is flat.lacking vitality or animation: a flat play.without the possibility of change or variation įixed: The hotel charged a flat rate.spread out, as an unrolled map or the open hand: The map was flat on the table.ĭefinite: issued a flat denial of the charges.not deep, high, or thick: stacks of flat boxes at the pizzeria.lying horizontally and at full length: flat on the floor.level, even, or smooth in surface, such as land or tabletops: the flat prairie.horizontally level: flat, white roofs on the houses of the Greek town.Flat 1 /flæt/ USA pronunciation adj., flat
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