down·stairs
ˈdau̇n-ˌsterz 
: situated on the main, lower, or ground floor of a building
down·stairs
ˈdau̇n-ˈsterz
ˈdau̇n-ˌsterz
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: the lower floor of a building
Examples of downstairs in a Sentence
Adverb
He ran downstairs to answer the door.
He lives downstairs from us.
“Where are the kids?” “They're downstairs.”
Adjective
There are five downstairs rooms.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
Some took the elevators downstairs to watch the landlord perform.
—Paula Aceves, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024
Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2024
Designed by David Savage in 1970, the three-bedroom home has an undulating roofline, floor-to-ceiling sliders, an open living-dining area with fireplace, and a downstairs living suite.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 23 July 2024
Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Watch another episode of Good Girls while throwing a ball for the dog (sorry, downstairs neighbors).
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Adverb
Taking on diamond giant De Beers In the diamond-trading hall downstairs from HB’s offices, the mugshots of bad creditors and swindlers are displayed on a peg board.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
Some took the elevators downstairs to watch the landlord perform.
—Paula Aceves, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
The hot spots for paranormal activity are in the upstairs dining area where the market will be held, in and around the attic, and the downstairs ladies room.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2024
Designed by David Savage in 1970, the three-bedroom home has an undulating roofline, floor-to-ceiling sliders, an open living-dining area with fireplace, and a downstairs living suite.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 23 July 2024
Noun
In the downstairs ballroom, Guadagnino embraces his two co-stars, signifying their close relationship.
—Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Watch another episode of Good Girls while throwing a ball for the dog (sorry, downstairs neighbors).
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Downstairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downstairs. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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downstairs
1 of 3 adverb
down·stairs
ˈdau̇n-ˈsta(ə)rz
-ˈste(ə)rz
: down the stairs : on or to a lower floor
downstairs
2 of 3 adjective
down·stairs
-ˌsta(ə)rz
-ˌste(ə)rz
: situated on a lower level or on the main or first floor
downstairs
3 of 3 singular or plural noun
down·stairs
ˈdau̇n-ˈsta(ə)rz
-ˈste(ə)rz,
-ˌsta(ə)rz,
-ˌste(ə)rz
: the lower floor of a building
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