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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If your home has a high-impact staircase like this one, consider a hero print for your stair runner. Katie Akin, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025 Guests ascended a green-carpeted staircase to an open-air cocktail hour before heading into a spirited dinner program that honored Olivia Rodrigo and Amanda Zurawski, with appearances from Lily Allen, Laverne Cox, and more. Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025 Photo : Brian Kitts A modern curving staircase with a steel railing holds court off to the side. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025 The room was located right at the top of the staircase, open to the hallway. Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 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 2 May. 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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