stairway

[stair-wey]

noun

1. a passageway from one level, as of a building, to another by a series of stairs; staircase.

stairway

/ ˈstɛəˌweɪ /

noun

1. a means of access consisting of stairs; staircase or flight of steps

Word History and Origins

Origin of stairway¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; stair + way ¹

Example Sentences

Bursting forth, for me at least, are birds of paradise, galaxies, floating stairways, even an octopus.

From Los Angeles Times

This meant that he knew the rear stairway on a 727 could be lowered in flight.

From Los Angeles Times

From shattered stairways, residents emerge with potted plants and bags of clothes covered in dust that somehow survived the strike.

From BBC

The city of Los Angeles requires two stairways for such buildings, which limited the configurations Ha could use.

From Los Angeles Times

With a cast of 14 and an audience capacity of 55, “Pirates Wanted” explores the full top deck of the ship, which is accessible via a small portable stairway.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• staircase 
• stairwell