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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The rear hallway and staircases were envisioned by James Thomas as an ode to the Amalfi Coast and Greek islands. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025 The park’s 1,040-foot via ferrata includes two aerial walkways, a 54-foot steel staircase, and a 90-foot suspension bridge that hangs 105 feet above a pond. AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 2025 Fitzgerald confirmed that the hotel’s grand staircase, governor’s suite, garage, lower-level lobby and some back-of-house areas were used for filming. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025 To mark the occasion, the film’s China premiere was held in Shanghai’s Grand Cinema, a historic site bedecked with marble and a sweeping staircase, where the film had its first Chinese premiere in the 1920s. Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for staircase

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 6 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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