stairhead

[stair-hed]

noun

the top of a staircase; top landing.

Origin of stairhead

First recorded in 1525–35; stair + head

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Examples from the Web for stairhead

Historical Examples of stairhead

He opened his door, crept out on to the stairhead, and listened.
The Manxman
Hall Caine
I was aware that the first of my assailants was at the stairhead.
Astounding Stories of Super-Science, May, 1930
Various
But Sir Randal had met her between the door and the stairhead.
Ambrotox and Limping Dick
Oliver Fleming
She set her lamp on the floor at the stairhead, and backed, backed from him into the darkness of the room.
The Creators
May Sinclair
Then as he reached the stairhead he turned and cast a glance behind him.
Rich Man, Poor Man
Maximilian Foster

British Dictionary definitions for stairhead

stairhead

noun

the top of a flight of stairs

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