Synonyms

stairs

British

/ stɛəz /

plural noun

a flight of steps leading from one storey or level to another, esp indoors
in the servants' quarters; in domestic service

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According to the actor, the employees told her that passengers were required to be able to climb stairs to board the small plane used for the flight.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

King Charles and Queen Camilla descended the stairs of the aircraft as they began their four-day visit.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

“Where is it coming from?” an armed official yelled as he ran toward the ballroom stairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Climbing stairs was linked to a 10% lower risk.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

I continued down around the stairs, passing new arrivals streaming up.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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