stairway

noun

stair·​way ˈster-ˌwā 

: one or more flights of stairs usually with landings to pass from one level to another

Examples of stairway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bunnie, who's full name is Alisa DeFord, recently gave her social media followers a tour of her new Nashville-area home, which included hidden stairways, multiple massive closets, opulent floral rooms, an outdoor shower and an infinity pool. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

The film’s trailer, guided by the unofficial Mayor of the Marquis, Billy Bob Thornton, hints at the tales of wild nights, impromptu poolside concerts, and a clandestine stairway excursion. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2026

This area also has the home’s mechanical systems and a second stairway that goes directly to the garage. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

On the right is a stairway twisting up and out of sight, on the left a window, and in the center a door. — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stairway

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

stairway

noun

stair·​way -ˌwā 

: one or more flights of stairs usually with landings to pass from one level to another