Storey/ˈstɔːri/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Building Heights Storey indicates the vertical sections as buildings get taller. Skyscrapers can have over 100 storeys. Pro Tip 2/3Ground Reference 'Ground storey' refers to the floor at street level. Retail stores are often on the ground storey. Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Differences The floor numbering can vary by country; some start the count above ground level. In the UK, the 'first storey' is above the ground floor.