the upstairs

noun

: the upper floors of a building
We're having the upstairs carpeted.

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The short, sharp argument in the MacNeil kitchen is an example of the upstairs demon pervading all bodies through hate. — Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026 There was also a large kitchen with a high-end range, a sunroom with a balcony, and a curved wooden staircase leading to the upstairs bedrooms. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026 While the bathrooms in most accommodations feature walk-in showers, a few of the upstairs rooms have bathtubs, making those rooms a good choice for families. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026 Two bedroom suites complete the main floor, while the upstairs primary suite has a skylight, a wall of windows, and a walk-in closet. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the upstairs

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“The upstairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20upstairs. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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