back stairs

noun

1. stairs at the back of a house, as for use by servants.

2. a means of intrigue.

Word History and Origins

Origin of back stairs¹

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

When hearing his voice, some attempt to reach through the shrubbery while others make a run for the back stairs in hopes of seeing him.

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But if I head down to get my laundry at night, suddenly all 6'2'' and 225 pounds of me is running up my back stairs — because devils are typically slow and won't be able to get through the door to my apartment once I make it there.

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I took the back stairs up to my room and my closet.

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I called, running down the back stairs.

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I scaled the back stairs two at a time.

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