Downstairs: meaning, definitions and examples

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downstairs

 

[ ˈdaʊnˈstɛrz ]

Adverb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

moving to a lower level

in or to a lower part of a building or a different building

Synonyms

below, beneath, under

Examples of usage

  • I heard a noise downstairs.
  • She went downstairs to answer the door.
Context #2 | Noun

lower level of a building

the floor or area of a building that is at a lower level

Synonyms

basement, ground floor, lower level

Examples of usage

  • The bedrooms are all downstairs.
  • I'll meet you downstairs in the lobby.

Translations

Translations of the word "downstairs" in other languages:

🇵🇹 andar de baixo

🇮🇳 नीचे की मंजिल

🇩🇪 unten

🇮🇩 lantai bawah

🇺🇦 нижній поверх

🇵🇱 na dole

🇯🇵 下の階

🇫🇷 rez-de-chaussée

🇪🇸 planta baja

🇹🇷 aşağı kat

🇰🇷 아래층

🇸🇦 الطابق السفلي

🇨🇿 dolní patro

🇸🇰 prízemie

🇨🇳 楼下

🇸🇮 spodnje nadstropje

🇮🇸 neðri hæð

🇰🇿 төменгі қабат

🇬🇪 ქვედა სართული

🇦🇿 aşağı mərtəbə

🇲🇽 planta baja

Etymology

The word 'downstairs' originated from Middle English 'doun staires', which literally means 'down stairs'. It has been used since the 15th century to refer to the lower part or level of a building. Over time, it has become a common adverb and noun in the English language, used to describe movement or location in relation to the lower levels of a structure.

See also: down, downcast, downsize, downsizing, downward, downwards, downy.