library steps

American  

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. a folding stepladder, especially one folding into another piece of furniture, as a table or chair.

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Etymology

Origin of library steps

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

Harriet pointed to the top of the library steps, where the roof extended: a shelter from the surging rain.

From Literature

Hundreds of students walked out Thursday and gathered at the library steps for a “peaceful protest art installation.”

From Washington Times

Brave Books released photos showing fans lining up on the library steps even before the doors opened at 10 a.m. for the 10:30 a.m. reading.

From Washington Times

She puts a hat on one of the library steps and points to the step above it.

From Literature

An enthusiastic group of activists overtaking the New York Public Library steps to demand a free Palestine.

From New York Times