staircase

noun/ˈstɛrˌkeɪs/

Frequency rank: #7,010 most common English word

Meaning

A set of stairs with its surrounding structure, typically inside a building.

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Example sentence

She admired the elegant staircase that curved up to the second floor of the mansion.

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