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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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Walking into that long, blue-hued foyer with the marble floors, built-in planters and the spiral staircase that winds you through the home, left and right, mimics the feeling of descending these same hills.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

One of the newest Four Seasons suites includes a private outdoor gym, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and a gilded spiral staircase snaking between its four floors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

Step inside, and you’re greeted by a stunning six-level spiral staircase backed by a tranquil waterfall—a fitting introduction to the hotel’s refined aesthetic.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2025

“We came up a spiral staircase right in front of the plaza in front of my apartment building, and boom,” he said.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2024

Harry walked quickly from the office and down the spiral staircase.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

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