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stair

Definition

  • noun: a series of steps that go from one level or floor to another
  • noun: a series of steps or flights of steps for passing from one level to another
  • often used in plural but singular or plural in construction
  • synonyms: flight, grece, staircase

Examples

  • We had to climb another 'flight/set of stairs' to get to the roof.

  • He tripped on the bottom 'stair' and almost fell.

  • He waited at the foot/bottom of the 'stairs'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Where are ya? I'm here. - Goldie, are you there? - Dad, I'm here. - Dr. Goldman, I've got you. - Down the stairs. - Easy, you guys. - Everybody just slow down. Keep him steady, Violet. Keep him steady. Dad... (..)
    1996 Foxfire