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stepstool

American

[step-stool] / ˈstɛpˌstul /

noun

a low set of hinged steps, often folding into or under a stool, used typically in a kitchen for reaching high shelves.

Etymology

Origin of stepstool

First recorded in 1945–50; step + stool

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stepstool

In her bedroom, she mixes floral textiles and modern art with a quirky stepstool shaped like an ear of corn.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

A must-have for many household needs is a stepstool or ladder.

From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2023

Don’t forget to keep a ladder or stepstool tucked away in a cupboard to reach those new heights.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 2, 2023

Get a stepstool or ladder, wear a headlamp if necessary, and grab a screwdriver and possibly wire strippers.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 15, 2021

It’s a big book of art, so I hold it close to my chest, put my bag down, crouch down on a stepstool near the corner, and get lost in its pages.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

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