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

The New Museum expansion, designed by OMA/Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas, is worth a look, mostly for a dramatically zigzagging staircase that has an appealing Baroque-meets-high-tech energy. —Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026

And for clue 2, take the big staircase inside the center’s atrium to the second floor. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026

The main level includes a grand foyer, according to its listing, with a curved staircase, a front parlor with pocket doors, a formal dining room and a renovated kitchen with soapstone counters, wine fridge and a sitting area with a warming stove. —Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026

Menin’s plans include a proposal to reduce the number of staircases required from two to one, and changing trash room requirements. —Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 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