staircase

noun

stair·​case ˈster-ˌkās 

1

: the structure containing a stairway

2

: a flight of stairs with the supporting framework, casing, and balusters

Examples of staircase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So does a dryer with its gears still intact, and a staircase that leads to nowhere now, but once connected the factory. — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

This is because a doorway opens onto an exterior staircase leading up to the rooftop terrace above. — New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026

Inside, the property maintains its elegant design aesthetic with a double-height foyer featuring a curved bridal staircase. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

The stone staircase into Vradeto was the village’s only approach until 1973. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing staircase

• moving staircase
• spiral staircase

Rhymes for staircase

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase

Kids Definition

staircase

noun

stair·​case -ˌkās 

: a flight of stairs with the supporting structures