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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

  • (..) No escaping. Oh. I don't like it here. It's where they keep Riley's darkest fears. It's broccoli. The stairs to the biggest smite. Grandma's vacuum cleaner. Aw! Okay, come on. - Would you walk quieter. - I'm trying. (..)
    2015 Inside Out