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staircase

American  
[stair-keys] / ˈstɛərˌkeɪs /

noun

  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

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Etymology

Origin of staircase

First recorded in 1615–25; stair + case 2

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Coles Thomas Allen, 31, is accused of attempting to rush a staircase that led down to the ballroom where the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was taking place.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

The snub was hard to miss: Brazil’s president had received the full red-carpeted staircase treatment at the same airport a day earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The foyer is the epitome of luxury thanks to its grand staircase and shimmering chandelier.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Wogan Cavern, thought to have been dug out by the Victorians, is accessed via a spiral staircase from the castle.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

She spoke always as though she were describing things that she saw—as if that wide, winding staircase and those bright gardens were the reality, this cramped and filthy barracks the dream.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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