spiral staircase

noun

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

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Here was music that pushed the genre back to the realm of ghosts and ghouls, the ideal soundtrack for doing battle with Dracula on the spiral staircase of his manor. Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026 And indeed, one of its most unique elements is a cast-iron spiral staircase that once led from Lennon and Ono’s apartment to a roof terrace but now, fully restored, connects the the parlor-floor living room to the rear garden. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026 And all eight of us (dalmatian included) boarded a cable car, whose base was a quick walk from the hotel and which is topped by a small glass canopy, accessible inside by a spiral staircase. Alice Gregory, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 For families, the tower room features a spiral staircase leading to a loft sleeping area, perfect for children living out their castle dreams. Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spiral staircase

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“Spiral staircase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spiral%20staircase. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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