staircase
noun
stair·case
ˈster-ˌkās 
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At the end of the space, there's a Virgin-red grand staircase that leads to the fourth floor, which is largely unfinished as of the April 2023 grand opening.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
During the fete, guests caught up over coffee and cocktails and posed for photos on the palatial marble staircase.
—Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
The park is around 330 acres and includes the stunning Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, which thousands access every year via a straight staircase with 282 steps.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Mom grabbed me, pulling me underneath the staircase as a bomb exploded nearby.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 5 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
During the fete, guests caught up over coffee and cocktails and posed for photos on the palatial marble staircase.
—Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
The park is around 330 acres and includes the stunning Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, which thousands access every year via a straight staircase with 282 steps.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Mom grabbed me, pulling me underneath the staircase as a bomb exploded nearby.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Staircase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staircase. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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staircase
noun
stair·case
-ˌkās
: a flight of stairs with the supporting structures
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