the upstairs

noun

: the upper floors of a building
We're having the upstairs carpeted.

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While the main floor has held up over the years, particularly with a popular footwear and beauty area, the upstairs level for women’s sportswear has needed an overhaul. David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024 Some have seen a woman's figure lurking in the upstairs sewing room, while another apparition was spotted in the old carriage house. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024 According to Oakley Kitchen's website, the upstairs event space will remain open for private events, weddings and corporate functions, among other events. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024 The custom upholstered bench in the upstairs lounge of the main house features a striped textile from Lee Jofa. Leilani Marie Labong, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the upstairs 

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“The upstairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20upstairs. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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