staircase

noun

stair·​case ˈster-ˌkās How to pronounce staircase (audio)
1
: the structure containing a stairway
2
: a flight of stairs with the supporting framework, casing, and balusters

Examples of staircase in a Sentence

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Central Staircase An eerie apparition of Mary Worth will appear at the top of the staircase. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025 The entrance opens into a stately double-height foyer with a floating staircase. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025 Striking dual staircases in the double-height foyer make for a grand entry. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025 At Cedaceros 9, this comes through in the staircase that becomes almost a sculpture, in kitchens conceived as adaptable systems that can shift and open depending on the moment, or in the wellness area softened by sheer curtains. Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for staircase

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of staircase was in 1624

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“Staircase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staircase. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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staircase

noun
stair·​case -ˌkās How to pronounce staircase (audio)
: a flight of stairs with the supporting structures

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