spiral staircase
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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She fills the space with an array of battements and bourrées, chaîné turns and arabesques; at one point she skips up a spiral staircase like a happy child.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
The Spanish-inspired, opulent pad features a spiral staircase and library.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
Wogan Cavern, thought to have been dug out by the Victorians, is accessed via a spiral staircase from the castle.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
Step inside, and you’re greeted by a stunning six-level spiral staircase backed by a tranquil waterfall—a fitting introduction to the hotel’s refined aesthetic.
From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2025
But Harry was already hurtling back along the corridor and within minutes, he was saying “toffee eclairs” to Dumbledore’s gargoyle, which leapt aside, permitting Harry entrance onto the spiral staircase.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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