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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In another piece of Ring footage KSBW reports was taken the following day, Mendoza is seen running down the same staircase in a white hoodie, carrying a teal plastic bag in his hand. Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 9 July 2025 The system of infrastructure, often visualized as a staircase up and down the Ohio, was built to ensure navigation up and down the basin. Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 9 July 2025 Highlight: An original early 1900s wooden staircase is still intact, which winds upward to the master bedroom. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 July 2025 The winner of a 2025 Robb Report Best of the Best Award for its central staircase, Eternal Spark’s interior bears a family resemblance to its sistership, Camila, but is a bit more ostentatious. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 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 19 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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