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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

  • (..) Alex could have a girlfriend. - Alex has a girlfriend? - Yeah, and she's great. She's cute. - Come on, I'll show you. - Where? Walk up the stairs. Walk with me for one sec, I'll show you. So how ever did you get the newest version of Halo? It's not due out for another six months. (..)
    2009 17 Again