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

The McCallister house's charm has endeared fans for decades with its patterned wallpaper, grand staircase in the entryway and bold colors throughout. —Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025

Nearby, the grand staircase is draped in golden orbs, shimmering stars and rich crimson bows. —Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Dec. 2025

The ground level has a European oak floor, wooden portals, rooms with varied heights and finishes, and a sculptural wood staircase to the second level. —David Moin, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025

Over hot toddies and Champers, attendees including June Ambrose, Sarah Hoover, Jordan Daniels, and Jason Rembert enjoyed carols sung by the children of the Harlem School of the Arts while peaking inside Burberry stockings hung from the staircase. —Freya Drohan, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025

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