staircase

noun

stair·​case ˈster-ˌkās How to pronounce staircase (audio)
1
: the structure containing a stairway
2
: a flight of stairs with the supporting framework, casing, and balusters

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It could be heard out on the concourse and the staircase and on the street, a kind of silence that could not be moved. Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 22 May 2025 Or peel away and head just down the petite staircase to Le Terrazze, the indoor/outdoor on-site restaurant where chef Alessandro Fiacco churns out his culinary art. Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025 The two upper floors contain an independent duplex apartment with both interior access and a separate staircase to the ground-floor entrance. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 May 2025 Built in 1949, the house has two bathrooms, recessed lighting in the living room, a formal dining room, a center gallery staircase and a kitchen with a breakfast bar, custom white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances and multilevel lighting. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for staircase

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of staircase was in 1624

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“Staircase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staircase. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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staircase

noun
stair·​case -ˌkās How to pronounce staircase (audio)
: a flight of stairs with the supporting structures

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