Pronunciation: /bæk sterz/
noun a staircase at the rear of a building
A1 I use the back stairs to go up to my apartment.
A2 The back stairs are a quicker way to get to the garden.
B1 The back stairs were narrow and steep, making it difficult to carry the boxes up.
B2 She slipped and fell on the back stairs, injuring her ankle.
C1 The back stairs were hidden behind a secret door, leading to a hidden room.
C2 The back stairs were adorned with beautiful artwork, making the ascent a delight for the eyes.
adjective describing the location of the stairs at the back of the building
A1 I took the back stairs because the elevator was broken.
A2 She found a shortcut using the back stairs to get to her office faster.
B1 The back stairs were narrow and poorly lit, making them difficult to navigate.
B2 The back stairs were hidden behind a door marked 'Employees Only'.
C1 The back stairs provided a discreet way for the guests to leave the party without being noticed.
C2 The back stairs had a spiral design, adding a touch of elegance to the building's architecture.
formal She elegantly descended the back stairs of the mansion.
informal Let's take the back stairs to avoid the crowded main staircase.
slang We snuck out through the back stairs to avoid getting caught.
figurative He always takes the back stairs in life, avoiding the spotlight and preferring to stay behind the scenes.
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