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stairwell vs. staircase

[stair-wel] / ˈstɛərˌwɛl /
Or stair well

noun

  1. the vertical shaft or opening containing a stairway.

[stair-keys] / ˈstɛərˌkeɪs /

noun

  1. a flight of stairs with its framework, banisters, etc., or a series of such flights.