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spiral staircase

British  

noun

  1. a staircase constructed around a central axis

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Spanish-inspired, opulent pad features a spiral staircase and library.

From MarketWatch May 18, 2026

Wogan Cavern, thought to have been dug out by the Victorians, is accessed via a spiral staircase from the castle.

From BBC Apr. 15, 2026

Up a spiral staircase in his Nairobi workshop, surrounded by springs and stems, minute hands and hour chimes, Ravinder maintains a family tradition that spans two anti-colonial uprisings, three continents and five generations.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 25, 2025

“This is a sue-happy industry,” Jerry says, gazing out the window of his bordello-red office atop a velvet spiral staircase, overlooking the magnificent lobby of Bismarck’s Grand Theatre.

From Salon Dec. 18, 2025

A spiral staircase led up to a second- story loft.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan

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