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stair-shapedhaving the shape or form of stairs; arranged in a series of steps

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having the shape or form of stairs; arranged in a series of steps

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈster ʃeɪpt/

Example Sentences

  • The ancient pyramid had a distinctive stair-shaped profile that could be seen from miles away.
  • My cat thinks our stair-shaped bookshelf is the perfect jungle gym for his daily workout.
  • The stair-shaped rice terraces created a breathtaking landscape on the mountainside.

stair-shaped

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈster ʃeɪpt/]

having the shape or form of stairs; arranged in a series of steps

families and friends sit on rows of concrete benches that rise up in distinct levels. Each row sits higher than the one in front, creating a clear stepping pattern. The stepped arrangement allows everyone behind to see over the heads of those in front. People in the back rows lean forward slightly while those in front relax comfortably. Children point excitedly toward the stage while adults chat and wave to friends in different rows.  seating arranged in a series of steps, one level higher than the next
💡 Concept

families and friends sit on rows of concrete benches that rise up in distinct levels. Each row sits higher than the one in front, creating a clear stepping pattern. The stepped arrangement allows everyone behind to see over the heads of those in front. People in the back rows lean forward slightly while those in front relax comfortably. Children point excitedly toward the stage while adults chat and wave to friends in different rows. seating arranged in a series of steps, one level higher than the next

From square-shaped to chair-shaped, then stair-shaped they became!
🎵 Rhyme

From square-shaped to chair-shaped, then stair-shaped they became!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈster ʃeɪpt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsteə ʃeɪpt/

🌳Etymology

Rootstair
Suffix--shaped

🎵Rhyme

chair-shapedfair-shapedsquare-shaped
chair-shaped
fair-shaped
square-shaped

🔗Collocations

stair-shaped structure
stair-shaped formation
stair-shaped building
stair-shaped seating
stair-shaped design
stair-shaped garden

📝Examples

The ancient pyramid had a distinctive stair-shaped profile that could be seen from miles away.

😄 Fun example

My cat thinks our stair-shaped bookshelf is the perfect jungle gym for his daily workout.

The stair-shaped rice terraces created a breathtaking landscape on the mountainside.

😄 Fun example

The wedding cake was stair-shaped, which made cutting it feel like demolishing a delicious building.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

steppedtieredterracedgraduatedlayered

Antonyms

flatlevelsmooth

Related

pyramid-shapedangulargeometricstepped design

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