staircase

noun

stair·​case ˈster-ˌkās How to pronounce staircase (audio)
1
: the structure containing a stairway
2
: a flight of stairs with the supporting framework, casing, and balusters

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The city has continued monitoring the surf at the Marine Safety Headquarters at Fletcher Cove, Tide Beach Park satellite lifeguard station and top of the staircase, and Del Mar Shores Beach satellite lifeguard station. Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2025 Two young men sit on a staircase beneath Chinese national flags during the National Day Golden Week holiday on October 5, 2024, in Chongqing, China. Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025 Perhaps the most distinct detail is the internal staircase, which was built by the Antica Fonderia Michelucci (a prominent foundry of the epoch). Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 July 2025 The main deck is outfitted with a vast salon, a sculptural wooden staircase that connects all four decks, and an elegant dining area that can seat up to 14 guests. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for staircase

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of staircase was in 1624

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“Staircase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staircase. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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staircase

noun
stair·​case -ˌkās How to pronounce staircase (audio)
: a flight of stairs with the supporting structures

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