Downstairs

/ˈdaʊnˈstɛrz/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Situated on a lower floor.

The downstairs bathroom needs to be renovated.

Relating to the lower part of a building.

They invited us to their downstairs party.

adverb

To or on a lower floor of a building.

She went downstairs to grab a snack.

To or in the lower part of a house or building.

The laundry is located downstairs in the basement.

In a downward direction within a building.

He heard voices coming from downstairs.

Derived from the combination of 'down' and 'stairs'.

go downstairs

To move from a higher floor to a lower one.

downstairs neighbor

A resident who lives on the floor below.

downstairs bathroom

A restroom located on the lower level of a building.

upstairs

Referring to a higher floor of a building.

staircase

A set of stairs that connects different floors.

The place where good times happen, often used in reference to parties.

We're going to party downstairs tonight!

Referring humorously to any troubles or responsibilities that are 'lower' or less significant.

Don't stress about that – it's all downstairs, man!