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upstairs

[uhp-stairz] / ˈʌpˈstɛərz /
ADJECTIVE
on an upper floor
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Upstairs, the story of Springsteen's first concerts on the campus of Monmouth University is told.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Upstairs, you’ll find the intimate karaoke studios, which are decorated with red velvet walls and brass, curved doorways that echo the building’s deco arches, says Mic Drop’s interior designer, Amy Morris of the Morris Project.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Upstairs, additional bedrooms provide plenty of space for family or guests.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 20, 2025

Upstairs, sitting on her bed and glancing at a poem by Victor Hugo, Rahaf contemplates the fact that her future is secure for the first time in her entire life.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

We could barely see above the pile in the carpet, but the Upstairs Cranstons were all out of their cabins, jostling each other and retying the ties on their life preservers.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck




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