downstairs

American  

[doun-stairz, doun-stairz] / ˈdaʊnˈstɛərz, ˈdaʊnˌstɛərz /

adverb

1. down the stairs.

2. to or on a lower floor.

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adjective

1. Also downstair pertaining to or situated on a lower floor, especially the ground floor.

noun

1. (used with a singular verb) the lower floor or floors of a building.

   The downstairs is being painted.

2. the stairway designated for use by people descending.

   Don't try to go up the downstairs.

downstairs British  

/ ˈdaʊnˈstɛəz /

adverb

1. down the stairs; to or on a lower floor

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noun

1. 1. a lower or ground floor

   2. ( as modifier )

      a downstairs room

2. informal the servants of a household collectively Compare upstairs

Etymology

Origin of downstairs

First recorded in 1590–1600; down ¹ + stair + -s ³

Example Sentences

Zipping my backpack closed, I dump the last of the water from my watering can onto the soil of my potted fern, grab my hoodie from the end of my bed, and head downstairs.

From Literature

"We quickly gathered our things and ran downstairs, everything was on fire on our floor," he said.

From BBC

Treat yourself: For some people, that might be a writer’s retreat or yoga holiday, while for others it’s a new downstairs bathroom or underfloor heating.

From MarketWatch

Another went in the downstairs hall just inside that door and a third inside the front door on the Barteljorisstraat.

From Literature

We dressed quickly, gathered our things, and made our way downstairs.

From Literature

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