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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Two more ensuite bedrooms are found up here, with two more bedrooms downstairs on the ground floor.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 June 2025
The family had a late pizza dinner before heading to bed, with Molly’s parents going to sleep in the downstairs guest bedroom, ABC News reported.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 10 May 2025
Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025
The West Main occupies the three-story Savings & Trust Bank built in 1906, with six studios and suites, full kitchens, and a downstairs restaurant with bourbon and whiskey cocktails.
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Adverb
But downstairs in the kitchen, Lavigne brings that legacy to life in real time.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Two more ensuite bedrooms are found up here, with two more bedrooms downstairs on the ground floor.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
Adjective
Carrie’s heel addiction is driving her downstairs neighbor insane.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 June 2025
The family had a late pizza dinner before heading to bed, with Molly’s parents going to sleep in the downstairs guest bedroom, ABC News reported.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 10 May 2025
Noun
Each morning, guests can enjoy breakfast in the downstairs courtyard or within a cozy breakfast nook with dishes that include recipes prepared by the chef Diego Isunza Kahlo, the great-grand-nephew of Frida Kahlo.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025
The West Main occupies the three-story Savings & Trust Bank built in 1906, with six studios and suites, full kitchens, and a downstairs restaurant with bourbon and whiskey cocktails.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
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“Downstairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downstairs. Accessed 22 Jul. 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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