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below stairs
noun
, (usually used with a singular verb)
- (formerly) the basement rooms usually used by servants, as servants' quarters, kitchen, and laundry room.
below stairs
adverb
- (formerly) at or in the basement of a large house, considered as the place where the servants live and work
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Example Sentences
To Andrew, it would appear, rudeness is a way of life — whether you are high-born or from below stairs.
From The Daily Beast
I obeyed on the instant and a few moments later the scene of below-stairs was repeated, with me powerless to resist.
From Project Gutenberg
The first undertaking was that we should be told what two of our number were doing in a dark room below stairs.
From Project Gutenberg
As soon as this dance was over, Edgar conducted his ladies to an apartment below stairs, and went in search of the carriage.
From Project Gutenberg
The musical tinkle of a bell from below stairs announced luncheon.
From Project Gutenberg
From all which it may be imagined that the Christmas doings at The Cleeve were chiefly maintained below stairs.
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