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staircase

[stair-keys] / ˈstɛərˌkeɪs /
NOUN
entrance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
access avenue corridor door doorway entry entryway gate hall hallway lobby opening passageway porch port
STRONG
approach archway gateway ingress inlet passage path portal portico threshold vestibule way
Antonyms
STRONGEST
egress exit
WEAK
departure
NOUN
flight of stairs
Synonyms
STRONGEST
stairwell
WEAK
escalier flight flight of steps pair of stairs stairs stairway steps
NOUN
stairs
Synonyms
STRONG
companionway escalator steps
NOUN
woodwork
Synonyms
STRONGEST
molding paneling
STRONG
finishing
NOUN
woodwork
Synonyms
STRONG
finishing fittings stairway
WEAK
wood finishing wood trim

Example Sentences

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The foyer is the epitome of luxury thanks to its grand staircase and shimmering chandelier.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Lenssen also had to take his product apart, brick by brick—because what he built in his attic wouldn’t fit down his staircase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Wogan Cavern, thought to have been dug out by the Victorians, is accessed via a spiral staircase from the castle.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Peeking out from under the staircase is a Lalanne sheep sculpture, set to be auctioned in June with an estimate of $200,000 to $300,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

He stepped outside onto the top of the staircase and raised a candle.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson