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

Examples of staircase in a Sentence

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An artistic floating staircase boasting marble treads and glass railings heads to the upper level, which features an office and a gym. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 June 2025 This shadow boxing extends to the stairway that replicates the Hill-Stead Museum’s staircase. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025 Across the entry from the Boudoir is the Lounge, with its purple entrance and the cloud wallpaper from Harlequin that even goes up on the back staircase wall. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025 There’s some of the long ones and there’s one that has a really long staircase. Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 30 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 6 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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