stepstool

American  

[step-stool] / ˈstɛpˌstul /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

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

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

My mother is sitting on the stepstool, her face buried in her hands.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko