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Stairway

/stˈɛˌrweɪ/
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(noun) A set of steps, with or without a case, that allow one to walk up or down.

In case of a fire, use this emergency stairway.
After a mad dash down the stairway, I missed my train by a second.
CEFR Practice Quiz
There is a hidden ____ leading down to the basement, which was according to the old plans for the house.

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