staircase
word
Definition
A staircase is a set of steps that connects different floors in a building, usually with a railing for safety.
Usage & Nuances
'Staircase' is more formal and architectural than 'stairs.' Use 'staircase' to refer to the entire structure, often with a decorative or design focus. 'Stairs' is more common in everyday speech, but 'staircase' appears in writing or when emphasizing design/structure.
Spanish: escaleraPortuguese (BR): escadaPortuguese (PT): escadaChinese (Simplified): 楼梯Chinese (Traditional): 樓梯Hindi: सीढ़ीArabic: سُلَّم داخليBengali: সিঁড়িRussian: лестницаJapanese: 階段Vietnamese: cầu thangKorean: 계단Turkish: merdivenUrdu: زینہIndonesian: tangga
Example Sentences
There is a staircase at the end of the hall.
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She went up the staircase to her room.
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Be careful on the staircase, it’s slippery.
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The old house has a beautiful wooden staircase.
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I heard someone coming down the staircase late at night.
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The hotel lobby features a grand marble staircase.
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