staircase

noun

stair·​case ˈster-ˌkās How to pronounce staircase (audio)
1
: the structure containing a stairway
2
: a flight of stairs with the supporting framework, casing, and balusters

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There was a huge bowl filled with goldfish on a window ledge in the staircase, more like a party decoration, not an aquarium. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025 The women wear stunning fashion numbers, Sebastian’s wife Dineo Price slinking down a staircase in a cleavage revealing skimpy number in its opening minutes. John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025 On the inside, that means a double-height foyer with a marble staircase, a chic La Cornue chef’s kitchen, and chandeliers throughout—even in the primary bathroom. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025 One thing that was gorgeous about the neighborhood is it's festooned with all of these staircases. Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for staircase

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of staircase was in 1624

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“Staircase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staircase. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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staircase

noun
stair·​case -ˌkās How to pronounce staircase (audio)
: a flight of stairs with the supporting structures

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