Stair

/stɛr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another.

She climbed the stairs quickly to catch the train.

Each individual step in a staircase.

He tripped and fell down a few stairs.

A series of steps or a staircase; can also refer to levels or degrees.

They are at the top stair of the corporate ladder.

Old English 'stēger' implying a step or ladder.

stairway to heaven

A metaphorical or literal path to enlightenment or fulfillment.

step by step

In a gradual and orderly manner.

take the stairs

To choose the stairs instead of the elevator.

escalator

A moving staircase that transports people between floors.

staircase

A set of stairs in a building.

ladder

A structure used for climbing, consisting of a series of steps.

Staircase banter

Their hilarious conversations on the staircase became legendary.

Going up the stairs

I heard he's going up the stairs in the company fast.