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stair

[stair] / stɛər /


NOUN
step
Synonyms


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The principal space of the Koolhaas building is the dramatic atrium stair that corkscrews up the front of the building.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

That could include outstanding medical bills from the past six years, in-home care or safety upgrades like wheelchair access, modifying a bathroom or adding a stair lift to a home.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

The party counters with its own riff on what it sees as its greatest hits – they had one for every stair between the ground and first floor of the conference centre.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

Research indicates that even short bursts of physical activity, like stair climbing, contribute to cardiovascular fitness.

From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025

The knock comes three more times, and I’m sweating before I hear the telltale creak of a board that means someone has just set foot on the second stair.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron