Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for upstairs. Search instead for up-stairs.
Definitions

upstairs

[uhp-stairz] / ˈʌpˈstɛərz /
ADJECTIVE
on an upper floor
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

The day I visited, Morry took me upstairs to his office to show me his lab notebook from that night.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The man came back and ushered Dunlap into the elevator to go to an office upstairs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 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

After the groceries were put away and the dishes cleared, Coal went upstairs and propped himself up on his bed with his sketchbook.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste