Stair: meaning, definitions and examples

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stair

[ stɛr ]

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in a building

A series of steps or flights of steps for passing from one level to another, often inside a building.

Synonyms

flight of stairs, staircase, steps

Examples of usage

She walked up the stairs to the second floor.
The old house had a creaky wooden staircase.
He tripped and fell down the stairs.

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climbing

To climb or ascend by using the feet and legs.

Synonyms

ascend, climb, mount

Examples of usage

She carefully stair-ed her way to the mountain peak.
The hikers stair up the steep hill.

Translations

Translations of the word "stair" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escada

🇮🇳 सीढ़ी

🇩🇪 Treppe

🇮🇩 tangga

🇺🇦 сходи

🇵🇱 schody

🇯🇵 階段

🇫🇷 escalier

🇪🇸 escalera

🇹🇷 merdiven

🇰🇷 계단

🇸🇦 سلم

🇨🇿 schodiště

🇸🇰 schodisko

🇨🇳 楼梯

🇸🇮 stopnišče

🇮🇸 stigi

🇰🇿 баспалдақ

🇬🇪 კიბე

🇦🇿 pilləkan

🇲🇽 escalera

Word origin

The word 'stair' originated from the Old English word 'stæger', which meant 'flight of steps'. Over time, it evolved into the Middle English word 'stair' with the same meaning. Stairs have been an essential architectural element in buildings for centuries, providing a means of vertical circulation. They are found in various forms and materials, from simple wooden steps to grand marble staircases.

See also: staircase, stairs, stairway, upstairs.