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

However, the indoor pool area can only be accessed via a staircase from the spa reception. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

An imposing helicoidal staircase decked in copper connects the flagship’s three stories. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

The second-floor central hall features the original turned staircase and French doors opening to a double staircase leading down to the gardens. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026

Tucked in nooks under staircases, in front of fireplaces and on the walls, there are John Chamberlain sculptures, George Condo paintings, a taxidermy’d bunny by Maurizio Cattelan — but of course, these won’t transfer with it. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 21 Oct. 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