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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The lobby is centered around a sculptural staircase that provides access to all levels. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025 One picture even showed Teddy asleep mid-staircase with his head drooping off a step, a toy still in his mouth. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025 The two whispered their greetings, then scooted over to the set’s faux-marble staircase for a photo. Dan Greene, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025 And what's in for a 13-year-old is not acceptable walking down the staircase of Air Force One to a formal greet with President Medvedev, right? Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for staircase

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 Nov. 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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