staircase
nounfeminine/iʃkɐdɐˈɾiɐ/medium
es·ca·da·ri·a
Definition
A set of steps or flights of stairs, especially when they are numerous and form an important structure.
The palace staircase is imposing and wide.
We climbed the steep staircase to the viewpoint.
Common collocations
monumental staircasestone staircaseclimb the staircase
Etymology
De 'escada' + sufixo '-aria'.