down·stairs
ˈdau̇n-ˌsterz 
: situated on the main, lower, or ground floor of a building
down·stairs
ˈdau̇n-ˈsterz
ˈdau̇n-ˌsterz
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: the lower floor of a building
Examples of downstairs in a Sentence
Adverb
He ran downstairs to answer the door.
He lives downstairs from us.
“Where are the kids?” “They're downstairs.”
Adjective
There are five downstairs rooms.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
However, after Smith arrived at Male-2’s building, the latter called it off while Smith was downstairs waiting.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Celebratory bottles of wine can be arranged by the hotel's downstairs sister bar, Bar Covell, and bespoke bouquets are requestable via Gilly Flowers, Silver Lake’s chicest florist.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Via archival footage curated by director Simon Curtis, viewers were invited to the ultimate upstairs-downstairs soiree, with younger versions of fan favorite characters (circa Season 1) mixing, mingling and celebrating life.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 13 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
Or, maybe someone who currently lives with you refuses to take ownership of perpetuating the mess downstairs.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
However, after Smith arrived at Male-2’s building, the latter called it off while Smith was downstairs waiting.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The loft is one of 22 live-work spaces with downstairs levels permitted for retail use.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Celebratory bottles of wine can be arranged by the hotel's downstairs sister bar, Bar Covell, and bespoke bouquets are requestable via Gilly Flowers, Silver Lake’s chicest florist.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Eventually, Georgi crossed paths with Darcey, Stacey and Florian downstairs, where tempers flared once again.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Via archival footage curated by director Simon Curtis, viewers were invited to the ultimate upstairs-downstairs soiree, with younger versions of fan favorite characters (circa Season 1) mixing, mingling and celebrating life.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 13 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for downstairs
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“Downstairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downstairs. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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downstairs
1 of 3 adverb
down·stairs
ˈdau̇n-ˈsta(ə)rz
-ˈste(ə)rz
: down the stairs : on or to a lower floor
downstairs
2 of 3 adjective
down·stairs
-ˌsta(ə)rz
-ˌste(ə)rz
: situated on a lower level or on the main or first floor
downstairs
3 of 3 singular or plural noun
down·stairs
ˈdau̇n-ˈsta(ə)rz
-ˈste(ə)rz,
-ˌsta(ə)rz,
-ˌste(ə)rz
: the lower floor of a building
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