- plural of stair.
stairs
Britishplural noun
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a flight of steps leading from one storey or level to another, esp indoors
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in the servants' quarters; in domestic service
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She told the trial of billowing black smoke rising up the stairs while she was in the house with her partner and her daughter.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
The dogs ran up and down the stairs, barking, every time someone came to the front door.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
Everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, exercising, or standing for extended periods can become increasingly difficult.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
My muscles burned and my back screamed as I raced up and down the stairs, dragging the hose around door frames.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
I moved around some crates and broken furniture and started up the stairs.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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