stairwell

noun

stair·​well ˈster-ˌwel 

: a vertical shaft in which stairs are located

Examples of stairwell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In one picture grabbed from security footage, a masked figure lurks around a set of stairwells outside the couple’s rental property. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

The Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, passenger checkpoint has been expanded into the former stairwell space. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026

Polizzi looked toward the stairwell leading up toward her children's soon-to-be former bedrooms. — Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 29 July 2026

At the bottom of a stairwell, the complaint alleges, Truelove spotted Melvin and called out his name. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stairwell

• barbell
• bedwell
• befell
• bluebell
• bombshell
• bridewell
• capelle
• cartel
• carvel
• clamshell
• cogswell
• compel

Kids Definition

stairwell

noun

stair·​well -ˌwel 

: a vertical shaft in which stairs are located