upper level

/ˈʌpərˌlɛvəl/
noun
  1. A higher floor or level in a building or structure.
    • The fire alarm went off, so everyone evacuated from the upper-levels first.
    • We reserved a table on the upper-level of the cruise ship for dinner.
    • The mall has shops on the ground level and restaurants on the upper-level.
adjective
  1. Located on a higher floor or at a greater height in a building or structure.
    • We took the stairs to the upper-level seating area in the stadium.
    • The library's upper-level study rooms are quieter than the main floor.
    • The upper-level apartments have better views of the park.
  2. Relating to a more advanced or higher position in a hierarchy, such as in education, management, or skill level.
    • Upper-level managers meet every Monday to discuss company strategy.
    • The exam is designed for upper-level students who have completed the prerequisites.
    • She is taking an upper-level course in quantum physics this semester.
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