the downstairs

noun

: the lower and usually main floor of a building

The downstairs needs to be cleaned.

We painted the downstairs.

Examples of the downstairs in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 1895 the first major addition was completed, a project that included reconfiguring the downstairs to allow for a larger dining room and a new maid’s room. — River Davies, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026

My kids had twin beds in the downstairs bedroom, where the spacious living and dining areas were also located. — Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

If this is the case, the warmer temps upstairs will not trigger the thermostat as long as the downstairs remains cool. — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 3 July 2026

While Halo has a lively, tropical vibe, the downstairs jazz lounge, Alter Ego, offers a more intimate, sultry atmosphere. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026

Rhymes for the downstairs

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