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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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Coles Thomas Allen, 31, is accused of attempting to rush a staircase that led down to the ballroom where the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was taking place.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

The snub was hard to miss: Brazil’s president had received the full red-carpeted staircase treatment at the same airport a day earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

People can opt to avoid the staircase and walk around the building to get to their destination - but it could add extra minutes to their journey.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

A dark staircase lay ahead with a small sign that blinked: LOW STREET—BEWARE.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton