spiral staircase

noun

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

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At the base of the home’s spiral staircase is an indoor koi pond. Drew Pittock, USA Today, 22 June 2026 There’s also a spiral staircase that leads to a study mezzanine directly below the roofline. New Atlas, 3 July 2026 Changing rooms and a steam room on the first floor give way to a grand spiral staircase leading up to a relaxation lounge with views of one of the hotel's courtyards. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026 Visitors can take a tour inside but are generally not allowed up the spiral staircase to the upper deck and cockpit. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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