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staircase

American  
[stair-keys] / ˈstɛərˌkeɪs /

noun

staircases plural
  1. a flight of stairs with its framework, banisters, etc., or a series of such flights.


staircase British  
/ ˈstɛəˌkeɪs /

noun

  1. a flight of stairs, its supporting framework, and, usually, a handrail or banisters

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of staircase

First recorded in 1615–25; stair + case 2

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From re-creating each staircase spindle to replicating 19th-century windows, a relocated Queen Anne gets a family-friendly update that honors its past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

In the densely populated Centro Habana district, a storm brought down the stone staircase, leading from the ground to the upper floors, in the neo-classical pink 1920s tenement where Marnie Estevez lives.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

The kitchen and bedroom of the Kowalskis’ claustrophobic two-room apartment were set against a rear wall of louvered shutters with a second-story wrought-iron balcony reached by a spiral staircase; a streetlamp marked the outdoor scenes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

“Elements such as the staircase cherubs, vibrant patterned wallpaper, curved French patio doors, and the deeply personal, expressive touches throughout make the home both memorable and visually striking.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

We follow a man to the bottom of a staircase, where Ambassador Kennedy waits.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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