step stool

noun

: a stool with one or two steps that often fold away beneath the seat

Examples of step stool in a Sentence

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In a new Instagram post shared over the weekend, the athlete is seen performing six unassisted pull-ups before lowering herself onto a step stool, returning to her crutches and fist-bumping her trainer to celebrate the milestone. Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026 Loaner wheelchairs, shower chairs, and bedside step stools are available. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026 Even something as simple as a kitchen step stool can become a statement piece because people continue to crave more expressive, vibrant environments at home. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026 The odds that your family will use a chic basket that requires a step stool to reach are slim. Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for step stool

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of step stool was in 1946

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“Step stool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20stool. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

step stool

noun
: a stool with one or two steps beneath the seat
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