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

As the building crumbled and exposed the neighboring building, Williams spotted a woman on a staircase. — Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

There’s a koi pond at the garden entrance, a floating glass-and-wood staircase in the foyer, and a two-story living and dining room. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2026

Thrift, also 26, proposed on bended knee at the bottom of a stone staircase surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage on Washington’s Landing in Pittsburgh. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2026

Martha Stewart’s premium bows come fully formed, big, structured, and ready to top a gift, a wreath, a mailbox, or a staircase newel post. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 8 Nov. 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