stepstool
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of stepstool
Example Sentences
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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
In most cases, no, unless they are too high to reach from a ladder or stepstool that you feel comfortable using.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 15, 2021
I feel like an elephant is using me as a stepstool to get some cardio in.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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