spiral staircase

noun

: a set of stairs that winds around a central post or column

Examples of spiral staircase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One of the videos, which appears to have been filmed by a drone, shows parts of a metal spiral staircase. Michael Levenson, New York Times, 20 Nov. 2023 When TikToker Caleb Simpson, who is known for interviewing high-profile subjects about their homes, stopped Deacon on the street, the young musician let him into his West Village abode, which boasted two floors and a spiral staircase. Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023 There’s also a four-story tower guesthouse, which has a spiral staircase that travels from a bottom living area up to a kitchen, bath and top-floor bedroom offering ocean views. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2023 The front door opens onto a spiral staircase that leads to a pair of bedrooms and a lofted lounge; below, the walls of a sunken living room curve up to a sculptural ceiling. Michael Snyder Ana Topoleanu, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2023 The mom and daughter duo chose to pose in front of a spiral staircase and appeared ready to leave, as both held onto large handbags. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2023 The 1,700-square-foot loft had big windows and a spiral staircase. Albert Samaha, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2023 Another highlight is the two-story, rotunda-style library with its floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and fantastical spiral staircase that winds up to a second-floor gallery. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2023 Altogether, the digs comprise nearly 150 glass windows and doors, a sculptural spiral staircase, and tons of natural materials like stone and wood. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2023 See More

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“Spiral staircase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spiral%20staircase. Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.

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