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stair

[stair] / stɛər /


NOUN
step
Synonyms


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The new wing was designed by Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas with Cooper Robertson, and has the geometric look of angular mesh enveloping an open stair case, elevator shafts and display spaces.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 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

A great stair should lead to something great, but this one dwindles away in the upper stories without fulfilling its mighty promise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Unless you’re a member of the niche, but fervent subculture of architects, urbanists and pro-housing advocates who clamor for “single stair reform,” this might not sound like big news.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025

I laughed helplessly, holding the stair rail for support.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine