stair
word
Definition
A stair is one of the flat, narrow parts that make up a staircase and that you step on to go up or down between floors.
Usage & Nuances
Always refers to a single step in a staircase, not the whole structure (‘stairs’ or ‘staircase’). Common phrases: 'miss a stair', 'sit on the stair'. Often used in the plural in daily speech.
Spanish: escalónPortuguese (BR): degrauPortuguese (PT): degrauChinese (Simplified): 台阶Chinese (Traditional): 階梯Hindi: सीढ़ीArabic: درجة (سلم)Bengali: সিঁড়ির ধাপRussian: ступенькаJapanese: 段Vietnamese: bậc thangKorean: 계단의 디딤판Turkish: basamakUrdu: سیڑھی کا زینہIndonesian: anak tangga
Example Sentences
Be careful not to miss a stair.
basic
She sat on the top stair and waited.
basic
There is a loose stair on the staircase.
basic
He tripped over the broken stair when coming down.
natural
My dog loves to rest on the cool stair by the door.
natural
She quickly climbed each stair to catch the train.
natural