staircase

CEFRA2

/ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A set of stairs leading between floors.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A connected set of flights of stairs; a stairwell.

Examples

  • Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase.

  • The staircase leading to the rooftop is narrow, steep, and dark.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A set of locks (enclosed sections of waterway) mounted one above the next.

  2. A flight of stairs; a stairway.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To increase one's share in a co-ownership.

More examples

In context

  • I was on the staircase by the bell / Blinded by the black magician's spell

  • It is a good idea to make plans for staircasing when you first buy your shared ownership home.

  • This leads to much smoother reconstructions in regions of moderate gradient and thus prevents staircasing.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The old mansion had a grand wooden blank leading to the second floor.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From stair + case.