the upstairs

noun

: the upper floors of a building
We're having the upstairs carpeted.

Examples of the upstairs in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Over the years, the upstairs at Graceland has taken on a mythical aura, with rumors that his suite remains untouched, just as the King left it. Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024 At the top end, Trinity Cottage, with rates from $2,100 a night, boasts a 22-foot stone fireplace, three primary suites, and a private soaking tub on the upstairs balcony. Juliet Izon, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024 The decor will be anime-themed, and the upstairs space will have tatami-style seating. Need a break? Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 21 May 2024 Squatters and cats moved into the upstairs apartment. Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2024 Open Homes Photography All five of the upstairs bedrooms are centered around a central stairwell. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 May 2024 But the day before, Enoch Turner, who was 25 at the time, is accused of breaking into Cook’s house and heading to the upstairs bedroom. Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2024 According to the listing, each bedroom has its own private bathroom, while the upstairs bathroom boasts a jacuzzi tub and a walk-in shower. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024 Joe Fletcher The design duo also transformed the upstairs by converting one of the bedrooms into an office with floor-to-ceiling glass doors and soft yellow millwork, which let more light in. Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 6 May 2024

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“The upstairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20upstairs. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.

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