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staircase

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/iʃkɐdɐˈɾiɐ/es·ca·da·ri·a

Definition

1

A set of steps or flights of stairs, especially when they are numerous and form an important structure.

Usage examples

The palace staircase is imposing and wide.
We climbed the steep staircase to the viewpoint.

Common combinations

monumental staircasestone staircaseclimb the staircase