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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Floors three and four have been opened as exhibition space for the first time, and new accessibility and wayfinding improvements have been made, including new elevators and staircases. Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025 The back entrance and staircases are lined with pumpkins, and colorful leaves cascade between the South Portico's columns. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025 The main floor includes a chef's kitchen, floating staircase and floor-to-ceiling windows. Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025 Alba opened the post with a photo of her posing on a wooden staircase leading down to the beach, looking relaxed and carefree in a brown strapless set. Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 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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