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Meaning of Staircase
A set of stairs and surrounding structure, typically connecting two floors.
Definitions
- A flight or series of flights of stairs and the surrounding structure, typically connecting two floors.
- * A structure containing a set of stairs, especially a spiral or curved one.
Etymology of Staircase
The word "staircase" originated from the Old English and Old Norse words "stæir" and "stigR" respectively, both meaning "to climb" or "ascent", with the Old French influence of "escaler" meaning "to climb", and the suffix "-case" implying a structure or container.
Example Uses
- The elegant staircase dominated the entrance hall of the mansion.
- * She walked down the staircase to the basement, noticing the intricate carvings on the banister.
- * The spiral staircase in the lighthouse offered breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.