Stairway: meaning, definitions and examples

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stairway

[ ˈsterˌweɪ ]

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to climb

A set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another, typically inside the building.

Synonyms

flight of stairs, stairs, steps

Examples of usage

She tripped on the stairway and fell down.
The stairway was narrow and steep, making it difficult to climb.

Translations

Translations of the word "stairway" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escadaria

🇮🇳 सीढ़ी

🇩🇪 Treppe

🇮🇩 tangga

🇺🇦 сходи

🇵🇱 schody

🇯🇵 階段 (kaidan)

🇫🇷 escalier

🇪🇸 escalera

🇹🇷 merdiven

🇰🇷 계단 (gyedan)

🇸🇦 درج (daraj)

🇨🇿 schodiště

🇸🇰 schodisko

🇨🇳 楼梯 (lóutī)

🇸🇮 stopnišče

🇮🇸 stigi

🇰🇿 баспалдақ

🇬🇪 საფეხურები (sapekhurebi)

🇦🇿 pilləkən

🇲🇽 escalera

Word origin

The word 'stairway' originated from the combination of 'stair' and 'way'. The concept of stairs dates back to ancient times when they were used for ascending and descending structures. Over the years, stairways have evolved in design and construction, becoming an essential feature in architectural structures worldwide.

See also: stair, staircase, stairs, upstairs.