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

Currently, members of the public go through magnetometers and x-ray machines inside the lobby area beneath the grand staircase. — Elise Spenner, ABC News, 14 July 2026

None of the apartments surpass 950 square feet, there is no parking, and residents of the lower units must ascend a series of staircases to reach street level. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026

At one point, Melara and Taylor sat next to each other on a staircase, and Taylor pantomimed firing a gun with his hands, Det. — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Roberts said construction crews uncovered a hidden staircase beneath the tanks that led to a previously unknown basement space, which is now home to Walter’s Speakeasy. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 11 July 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