stairwell

noun

stair·​well ˈster-ˌwel How to pronounce stairwell (audio)
: a vertical shaft in which stairs are located

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Nikki leads me up narrow stairwell after narrow winding staircase behind the organ. Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025 But once the two reach the door to the stairwell, Innie Mark pauses. Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025 One of the victims, a 34-year-old, died at the scene in the stairwell on Mulberry St. near Hester St. at about 3:45 p.m. Saturday, cops said. John Annese, New York Daily News, 11 May 2025 On Wednesday evening, LAPD officials released a video of the suspect in the apartment stairwell. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for stairwell

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First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stairwell was in 1920

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“Stairwell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stairwell. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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stairwell

noun
stair·​well -ˌwel How to pronounce stairwell (audio)
: a vertical shaft in which stairs are located

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