stairs — a set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another
Pronunciation (IPA): /sterz/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks the stairs are a race track at 3 AM.
- I counted 50 stairs to the top floor of the building.
- The moving stairs at the mall broke down, so people had to use their legs like cavemen.
stairs
NOUN[/sterz/]
a set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another
a young girl with pigtails steps carefully up each wooden step while holding the handrail. Her foot lifts from one step to place on the next step above. A small dog follows behind her, also climbing up step by step. As they move upward, they get closer to the second floor landing visible at the top. A mother waits at the top of the staircase with arms outstretched welcomingly. The wooden steps create a clear path leading from the lower floor to the upper floor. a set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'stǣger', which evolved from the verb 'stair' meaning 'to ascend' or 'to go up'. Over time, the plural form 'stairs' became the standard term for a flight of steps as a complete structure.
Breakdown
stair (to climb, ascend) + -s (plural suffix). The root 'stair' itself comes from Old English 'stǣger', related to the concept of ascending or stepping upward.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks the stairs are a race track at 3 AM.”
“I counted 50 stairs to the top floor of the building.”
“The moving stairs at the mall broke down, so people had to use their legs like cavemen.”
“Be careful on the wet stairs - they can be slippery.”
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