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.

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Etymology

Origin of stepstool

First recorded in 1945–50; step + stool

Example Sentences

I feel like an elephant is using me as a stepstool to get some cardio in.

From Literature

Stramondo, a philosophy professor at San Diego State University, and Smith are each under 4 feet, and even a hotel room deemed accessible “doesn’t mean that it’s accessible for us,” Smith said, adding that they often turn over a room’s trashcan to use as a stepstool.

From Seattle Times

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Seattle Times

In most cases, no, unless they are too high to reach from a ladder or stepstool that you feel comfortable using.

From Washington Post