stairway

noun

stair·​way ˈster-ˌwā How to pronounce stairway (audio)
: one or more flights of stairs usually with landings to pass from one level to another

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Attractive octagonal skylights brighten the stairway up to the living quarters. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026 The stairway leads to a chic lounge area that can serve as both a media room and a bar. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026 The attic stairway ladders were manufactured in Mexico and sold between November 2012 and July 2026 for between $170 and $600. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 Bunnie Xo also gave her social media followers a tour of her new Nashville-area home, which included hidden stairways, multiple massive closets, opulent floral rooms, an outdoor shower and an infinity pool. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stairway

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First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stairway was in 1767

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“Stairway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stairway. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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stairway

noun
stair·​way -ˌwā How to pronounce stairway (audio)
: one or more flights of stairs usually with landings to pass from one level to another

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