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

At the top of the staircase, which de Buffévent said was a big draw in choosing the location and now comes with a banister by ironwork artist Romain Barré, who was also behind that giant daisy — there’s a succession of salons. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

This multipurpose staircase leads to a mezzanine, from which escalators lead directly to the fifth floor. — Sarah Belmont For Artnews, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

The first order of business was letting in light, so Levin installed large picture windows and opened up the staircase, creating a custom millwork motif inspired by Alvar Aalto. — Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026

The third suspect acknowledged receiving the paintings at his home and hiding them behind a wall built beneath a staircase after the theft. — Sylvie Corbet, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 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