stairs
Britishplural noun
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a flight of steps leading from one storey or level to another, esp indoors
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in the servants' quarters; in domestic service
Example Sentences
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It’s the first time I’ve rented a house with stairs, more space than we know what to do with.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
"The building shook, and right then chaos broke out, everyone running down the stairs," he added.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
James Lankford, of Oklahoma, quickly confirmed that he hasn’t gotten a pair from the president before scampering up a set of stairs labeled “Senators Only.”
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
The event appeared to be intimate, with a small group of family and friends throwing confetti as the couple walked down the stairs of the building hand-in-hand.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Below I heard doors slamming, heavy footsteps on the stairs.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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