stairway

noun

stair·​way ˈster-ˌwā 

: one or more flights of stairs usually with landings to pass from one level to another

Examples of stairway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On the right is a stairway twisting up and out of sight, on the left a window, and in the center a door. — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026

Down a dark stairway is the murky world of Bronc’s Tack Room bar, a cavern with pool tables and the usual Stockyards amusements. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026

Below a chair rail in this hall and stairway are raised panel inserts, while an elaborate crown molding adds beauty and elegance. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

The final condition requires the city to partner with the La Jolla Coastal Conservancy to re-open within five years the South Casa Beach stairway, which has been closed for three years due to rainstorm damage. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stairway

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

stairway

noun

stair·​way -ˌwā 

: one or more flights of stairs usually with landings to pass from one level to another