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

Four bulbs of a Medusa lamp backlit the makeshift bar wedged underneath the staircase. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

Visitors can trade $5 for a small black sphinx, a replica of sculptor Lee Lawrie’s Belgian black marble and bronze sphinxes that flank the north staircase on the library’s second floor. — Juliet Bennett Rylah, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

It’s also adorned with vibrant wallpaper, colorful tiles and an elegant grand staircase. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

The Pantages’ main lobby has a high ceiling, chandeliers and wide staircases leading to upper levels and small gathering places. — David Allen, Daily News, 9 Aug. 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