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

Ionic columns mark the entry, leading to a foyer with sweeping staircases under 14-foot ceilings. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

The afternoon commute brings a lot of foot traffic to the corner of River North, but some residents say they're left hanging after the sudden removal of a long-standing public staircase. — Sara MacHi, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Gothic The Gothic print wallpaper is a faithful reproduction of the wallpaper originally used in the staircase hall of a historical building in Worcestershire. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Sep. 2026

The Vista's living room looks quite snug, but not overly so, and is furnished with a sofa, along with a projector and pull-down screen, while a nearby staircase adds more storage. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 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