downstairs

Example Sentences

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Borel, a congenial 39-year-old whose family owns the inn in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, thought their request to see the wine collection was strange, but he led them downstairs anyway.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

I’m not in a bad mood or anything, but we have two apartments, so when we get up, Hugh goes downstairs and I have my morning upstairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

This typically happens during the lowering portion of a movement, such as bringing a dumbbell down, walking downstairs, or slowly lowering yourself into a chair.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

In the downstairs hallway, Snyder smiles as he points out photos of his family in Wisconsin.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

I went downstairs where Auntie and Uncle were still in the front room.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler