down·stairs
ˈdau̇n-ˌsterz 
: situated on the main, lower, or ground floor of a building
down·stairs
ˈdau̇n-ˈsterz
ˈdau̇n-ˌsterz
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: the lower floor of a building
Examples of downstairs in a Sentence
Adverb
He ran downstairs to answer the door.
He lives downstairs from us.
“Where are the kids?” “They're downstairs.”
Adjective
There are five downstairs rooms.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Combs prayed with his family, CNN reported, before heading downstairs in the building to wait for a verdict.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 June 2025
The family had a late pizza dinner before heading to bed, with Molly’s parents going to sleep in the downstairs guest bedroom, ABC News reported.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 10 May 2025
Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 4 July 2025
But a new wrench is thrown into the works in the form of an irritable downstairs neighbor.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 27 June 2025
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Adverb
Adding to the appeal is the Equipment Room bar located downstairs, offering a cool and intimate space for pre- or post-dinner drinks.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Combs prayed with his family, CNN reported, before heading downstairs in the building to wait for a verdict.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Adjective
Carrie’s heel addiction is driving her downstairs neighbor insane.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 June 2025
The family had a late pizza dinner before heading to bed, with Molly’s parents going to sleep in the downstairs guest bedroom, ABC News reported.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 10 May 2025
Noun
That’s when the downstairs neighbor, Duncan, shows up.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 4 July 2025
But a new wrench is thrown into the works in the form of an irritable downstairs neighbor.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for downstairs
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“Downstairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downstairs. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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downstairs
1 of 3 adverb
down·stairs
ˈdau̇n-ˈsta(ə)rz
-ˈste(ə)rz
: down the stairs : on or to a lower floor
downstairs
2 of 3 adjective
down·stairs
-ˌsta(ə)rz
-ˌste(ə)rz
: situated on a lower level or on the main or first floor
downstairs
3 of 3 singular or plural noun
down·stairs
ˈdau̇n-ˈsta(ə)rz
-ˈste(ə)rz,
-ˌsta(ə)rz,
-ˌste(ə)rz
: the lower floor of a building
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