The lowest balcony in an auditorium, cinema, theatre, etc.; the dress circle.
An intermediate floor or storey in between the main floors of a building; specifically, one that is directly above the ground floor which does not extend over the whole floorspace of the building, and so resembles a large balcony overlooking the ground floor; an entresol.
An apartment, room, etc., on such an intermediate floor.
Characteristic of or relating to high-interest loans which have no collateral, and are regarded as intermediate in nature, ranking above equity but below secured loans.
Fulfilling an intermediate or secondary function.
To fit (a building or other place) with a mezzanine floor.
In the nineteenth century, the cheap seats at the back of a theatre or in the upper balcony.
Any source of heckling, unwelcome commentary or criticism, especially from a know-it-all or of an inexpert nature. May also now refer to general audience response: "Let's hear it from the peanut gallery."
The upper balcony to which black patrons were restricted in racially segregated venues such as theatres.