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

Even an ordinary staircase practically dares you to stare at it long enough to convince yourself something moved. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

There are elevators for the restaurants and rooms, but several staircases are required for accessing many spaces, including the split-level beach club and marina. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

As other journalists, including Dagga, and rescue workers rushed up an external staircase to help the wounded and document what happened, the military struck again, killing 20 people. — Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

The upstairs layout, especially, needed a rethink for a family of four since one of the three bedrooms was tucked away behind the primary bedroom, and only accessible via a back staircase. — Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 25 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