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

An architectural staircase climbs to the lofted bedroom, which has curtains for privacy and light modulation. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025

Toward the other end of the first floor is a grand white stone staircase that connects all three floors, whose golden handrails are created by Goossens — it is also animated by a sculpture of aluminum beads swathed in gold leaf — a site-specific work by the contemporary artist Jean-Michel Othoniel. —Denni Hu, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025

Rather than West Elm–level furnishings (or worse, Wayfair), there will be tables topped in Italian marble, lounges with Shou Sugi Ban wood furniture, and a staircase made of the same travertine that’s used in Lever House’s plaza. —Kim Velsey, Curbed, 20 Nov. 2025

The project involved more than 2,000 people whose names are engraved on a glass panel in the main staircase. —Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025

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