downstairs

adverb

down·stairs | \ ˈdau̇n-ˈsterz

Definition of downstairs

(Entry 1 of 3)

: down the stairs : on or to a lower floor

downstairs

adjective

down·stairs | \ ˈdau̇n-ˌsterz

Definition of downstairs (Entry 2 of 3)

: situated on the main, lower, or ground floor of a building

downstairs

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

down·stairs | \ ˈdau̇n-ˈ

, ˈdau̇n-ˌ\

Definition of downstairs (Entry 3 of 3)

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb

Next, head downstairs to Mario’s for Greek salad, skewers of shrimp, and tzatziki made with black garlic. — Laura Itzkowitz, GQ, "Skip Santorini and Head to These Lesser-Known Greek Islands Instead," 14 June 2018 Then head downstairs to the New Era Ballroom to see local legends like Regi Wooten play their take on old-school rhythm and blues. — Andrea Williams, Condé Nast Traveler, "5 Nashville Must-Visit Music Venues (For Folks Who Hate Country)," 18 May 2018 The players cleaned up the bench area before heading downstairs to a jubilant locker room. — Blair Kerkhoff, kansascity, "KCK basketball team has a starting five, one sub and plenty of life lessons," 8 Feb. 2018 With no expertise in the industry, the Arnolds decided to solve the problem by opening a restaurant, and redesigned the plans to have an eatery downstairs, and living space above it. — Larry Olmsted, USA TODAY, "Pair game meat and period cocktails in Colorado," 13 June 2018 And not to worry, there is a gorgeous bar downstairs serving you a midnight espresso to prepare you for your late-night write-up. — Max Maeckler, Vogue, "Going to the Oscars? The Best L.A. Hotels for Every Hollywood Type," 22 Feb. 2019 There are a few shoppers downstairs: a chic French couple, a young mother with a Southern accent and a toddler in tow, a woman looking for a dress to wear to her son’s wedding. — Alex Kuczynski, Town & Country, "Diane and Talita von Furstenberg Turn an American Empire into a Family Dynasty," 7 Feb. 2019 Meanwhile, Betty comes downstairs at her house to find Alice, Polly, and some others outside, circling a fire. — Jessica Macleish, Teen Vogue, ""Riverdale" Recap Season 3 Episode 1: Does Archie Go to Jail?," 11 Oct. 2018 Randall calls up Toby, who is alone, to come downstairs and meet them. — Eileen Reslen, Good Housekeeping, "The Important Things You Missed During the 'This Is Us' Season 3 Premiere," 26 Sep. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

In your room, a Swiss pine headboard, cowhide rug, and subdued greys balance the joyful quirk of the downstairs lobby. — Elizabeth Wellington, Vogue, "This Austrian Spa and Ski Town Is Straight Out of a Wes Anderson Film," 11 Jan. 2019 Vagisil's version is far from the only downstairs spray out there — versions exist from a brand named Coochy (kill me), Summer's Eve (which has a scent named Tropical Rain), and more. — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, "Dry Shampoo For Your Vagina Exists, and You Do Not Need It," 13 Mar. 2019 The couple jointed other A-list guests at an annual pre-BAFTAs gathering hosted by Charles Finch and Chanel, which took place at the private club 5 Hertford Street and its downstairs club, Loulou's, WWD reports. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Irina Shayk Looked So Chic in All-White Chanel for a Night Out with Bradley Cooper," 11 Feb. 2019 Minkler’s body was apparently dragged to a downstairs closet after he was shot dead in the kitchen, according to the probable cause arrest report for Caruso and Harlan. — Chris Irvine, Fox News, "Las Vegas teen, 16, dies during game of 'Russian roulette' in abandoned home," 13 June 2018 Visitors to the Country Living Fair in Rhinebeck earlier this month got a sneak peek of Rifle Paper Co.'s new wallpaper line while touring the 2014 Country Living House of the Year—theRosa pattern is covering the walls of the downstairs bathroom! — Madison Alcedo, Country Living, "Is This the Prettiest Wallpaper Ever?," 26 June 2014 Rothmans, an upscale men’s specialty store in Manhattan, once sold its suits in a separate downstairs area. — Ray A. Smith, WSJ, "Dressing for Deals, Wall Street Bankers Face Fashion Pitfalls," 12 Jan. 2019 The industrial-swank downstairs area is always buzzing, and an upstairs lounge has a pool table and balcony views to the downstairs area. — Jenna Scatena, Condé Nast Traveler, "16 Best Bars in Austin," 27 Feb. 2018 In the downstairs sanctuary, Ms. Black found Rabbi Perlman sitting in the front row. — Erin Ailworth, WSJ, "Inside the Pittsburgh Synagogue as Shots Rang," 31 Oct. 2018

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