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

Standing atop the famous Cannes staircase, Keough delivered gothic glamour with a modern edge. —Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026

And after figuring out exactly what to do with the ball perched on the staircase, DeChambeau took his shot while a phalanx of folks surrounded him, phone cameras in one hand, seltzers in the other. —Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 May 2026

The fire quickly spread through the first-floor hallway and up the building’s single staircase, FDNY officials said. —Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026

Many of the city’s buildings, including the historic City Hall, were crafted in the style of Moorish architecture with domes, minarets and outdoor staircases. —Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 13 May 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