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

Lunch Stop The narrow staircase at A Padaria do Povo emerges into a lively courtyard canopied by grapevines. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Another video apparently captured Robinson walking with a limp up a staircase leading to the roof of the Losee Center. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 7 July 2026

However, it's accessed by a space-saving folding staircase that means that when not in use, it can be stowed away, maximizing floorspace downstairs. — Adam Williams july 06, New Atlas, 6 July 2026

Earlier this week, TMZ published a video that appeared to show massive white staircase banisters being craned into the building. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 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