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

Examples of staircase in a Sentence

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The mother of two then shared two snaps of the mansion’s staircases. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025 The top and bottom of the staircase have now been blocked, and signs have been posted informing people of the closure, Campbell said. Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025 The building’s original 1930s Art Deco staircase will serve as a gallery of some of the most impactful sculptures that Tan has created for the brand over the years. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025 Using a bottle jack to adjust the height of the staircase. USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for staircase

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 22 Apr. 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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