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 levels can be reached by a skylit staircase or a modern elevator. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026

The kitchen also has a door to a back staircase that leads to the second floor. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026

The effect led to the design of the house's vertiginous staircase. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026

The second tomb consists of a staircase leading into a chamber. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 13 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