staircase
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,971 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 5,507 times across 173,643 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps also: stairway
staircase in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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He did not overtake the dog, but found himself above a staircase, which he descended.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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With these words the guardian ended the interview and, saying good-bye, carefully descended the steep staircase.
Cornelli · Johanna Spyri · Chapter 1
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A ray from the low sun entered the window and rested on the door of the enclosed staircase.
The Abandoned Room · Wadsworth Camp · Chapter 1
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A slim-balustered staircase, wide and shallow and once creamy-white, climbed out of it under a long oval window.
Actions and reactions · Rudyard Kipling · Chapter 1
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I went after him into a low unlit passage, at the back of which a ladder-like staircase rose into obscurity.
Ethan Frome · Edith Wharton · Chapter 1