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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 kitchen and bedroom of the Kowalskis’ claustrophobic two-room apartment were set against a rear wall of louvered shutters with a second-story wrought-iron balcony reached by a spiral staircase; a streetlamp marked the outdoor scenes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

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

From MarketWatch May 18, 2026

For instance, an outdoor spiral staircase, a connection between the deck and the ground-floor garage studio, is a striking feature.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2025

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

The gargoyle leapt aside at the mention of toffee eclairs, and Harry took the spiral staircase two steps at a time, knocking on the door just as a clock within chimed eight.

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

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