Upstairs

/ˌʌpˈstɛrz/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

relating to or situated on an upper floor.

They have an upstairs apartment with a beautiful view.

referring to the area or rooms located on the upper floors.

We need to repaint the upstairs rooms.

adverb

to or on a floor or level above the ground floor.

She went upstairs to grab her jacket.

in a higher position within a building.

You can find the office upstairs.

on or to a higher floor in a multi-story building.

The bathroom is located upstairs on the second floor.

The word 'upstairs' originated from the combination of 'up' and 'stairs', indicating a direction toward a higher level accessed via stairs.

go upstairs

To ascend to a higher floor.

upstairs neighbor

A person living on a higher floor in a building.

upstairs room

A room located on an upper floor.

downstairs

Referring to a lower floor of a building.

staircase

A set of stairs allowing passage from one level to another.

upward

In a direction from a lower to a higher place.