staircase

noun

stair·​case ˈster-ˌkās 

1

: the structure containing a stairway

2

: a flight of stairs with the supporting framework, casing, and balusters

Examples of staircase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Almost 14,000 square feet of living space is accented throughout with antiques from the collection of newspaper publisher and Crosby friend William Randolph Hearst, including a 17th-century wood staircase banister, linen fold paneling, and custom furnishings. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025

There’s a game room, art room, wet bar and a two-story foyer with twin curved staircases and — get this — a retractable crystal chandelier. —Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025

The refreshed space includes a grand staircase and a gallery and bistro, which are at the core of the company’s new brand concept. —Sofia Celeste, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025

Temple reportedly insisted on grabbing Robinson's hand during the staircase dance, even though she was told not to. —Marc Berman, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing staircase

• moving staircase
• spiral staircase

Rhymes for staircase

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase

Kids Definition

staircase

noun

stair·​case -ˌkās 

: a flight of stairs with the supporting structures