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upstairs

[uhp-stairz] / ˈʌpˈstɛərz /
ADJECTIVE
on an upper floor
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But he chuckled when asked about the speakers upstairs, revealing that he was far too busy to get involved in the actual politics of CPAC.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

They stock up on groceries at the Carrefour supermarket in the shopping mall just upstairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

The judge paid tribute to the "courage" shown by the two sisters, as it was said Bryonie Gawith prevented Ali from going upstairs in the house in an effort to protect her children.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Hidden behind the upstairs bar is what’s called the Tempered Flask Tavern, and it’s an elaborate tabletop role-playing game room.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

I was still hearing it again in my head when we were back upstairs in our attic room that night, huddled under our blankets.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo