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

Designed by Scott Wilson Architecture with interiors by Cherie Grisham, the residence opens with a dramatic double-height foyer capped by a 20-foot reflective ceiling and anchored by a sweeping helical staircase. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2026

The Inwood fire blocked the main hallway and staircases, and forced residents to use the fire escapes. —Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026

Still, the administration’s executive order is a promising first step on a very long bureaucratic staircase. —Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 8 May 2026

Projects to repair the Whale View Point beach staircase and develop a second picnic grove in Scripps Park have been in process since 2024 under the auspices of the La Jolla Parks & Beaches group. —Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 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