the upstairs

noun

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

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The dad of six later claimed that the women began taking control of the upstairs section of their house — which included the couple's bedroom. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026 On December 16, in New York City, the upstairs room at Resident in the Meatpacking District was filled with warmth, laughter, and conversation. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Dec. 2025 Promoted to the upstairs office today! Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 Dec. 2025 The wood paneling in the first-floor family room is mirrored in the upstairs media room, the latter of which is equipped with surround sound perfect for movie nights. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2025 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 8 Jan. 2026.

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