stairway

noun

stair·​way ˈster-ˌwā How to pronounce stairway (audio)
: one or more flights of stairs usually with landings to pass from one level to another

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Suddenly, the hypnotist is guiding Lilian through a vast red space in another dimension with various doors and stairways. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025 Capital improvements include the addition of ADA-compliant ramps and stairways connecting the Riverwalk and street-level paths just west of Eagle Street and the replacement of retaining walls with landscaped terraces. Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025 The developers upgraded the plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems and restrooms and preserved original elements like the wooden floorboards and the stairways’ brass-and-copper handrails. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025 One level down, four en-suite bedrooms are linked by stairways or an elevator. Mary Forgione, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stairway

Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stairway was in 1767

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“Stairway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stairway. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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stairway

noun
stair·​way -ˌwā How to pronounce stairway (audio)
: one or more flights of stairs usually with landings to pass from one level to another

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