staircase

noun

stair·​case ˈster-ˌkās 

1

: the structure containing a stairway

2

: a flight of stairs with the supporting framework, casing, and balusters

Examples of staircase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And, centering the dressing room, there’s the swirling bronze-and-wood staircase designed by French artist Patrice Dangel specifically for the space. —Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026

Each hideaway is a maze of split levels and staircases latticed by a waterfall and two plunge pools. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026

He’s known for building intentional cracks and erosions into his works, which often reveal an interior geology of materials like crystals or gears, and more recently, labyrinth staircases populated with small figures, not unlike a surreal antique dollhouse. —Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 11 Mar. 2026

Moana, Cinderella, Rapunzel and Isobel’s favourite, Belle, were in the beautiful three-tier lobby, complete with cascading staircase, royal chandelier and glass slipper in a case. —Helen Wright, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing staircase

• moving staircase
• spiral staircase

Rhymes for staircase

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase

Kids Definition

staircase

noun

stair·​case -ˌkās 

: a flight of stairs with the supporting structures