Staircase

Pronunciation: /ˈsterˌkeɪs/

Definitions of staircase

noun a set of steps or stairs, typically inside a building, leading from one floor to another

Example Sentences

A1 I walked up the staircase to get to my bedroom.

A2 The staircase was narrow and steep, making it difficult to climb.

B1 The staircase in the old house creaked with every step.

B2 The grand staircase in the mansion was adorned with a beautiful carpet runner.

C1 The intricate design of the spiral staircase was a marvel of engineering.

C2 The glass staircase in the modern art museum was a stunning architectural feature.

Examples of staircase in a Sentence

formal The grand staircase in the mansion was adorned with intricate carvings and a luxurious velvet carpet.

informal I tripped on the staircase at the party last night, it was so embarrassing!

slang Let's sneak out the back staircase so we don't get caught by the security guard.

figurative Climbing the staircase of success requires hard work and determination.

Grammatical Forms of staircase

• past tense: staircased
• plural: staircases
• comparative: more staircase
• superlative: most staircase
• present tense: staircases
• future tense: will staircase
• perfect tense: have staircased
• continuous tense: is staircasing
• singular: staircase
• positive degree: staircase
• infinitive: to staircase
• gerund: staircasing
• participle: staircased

Origin and Evolution of staircase

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'staircase' originated from the Old French word 'escalier' which came from the Latin word 'scalae' meaning steps or ladder.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'staircase' has retained its basic meaning of a series of steps or stairs leading from one level to another. However, the design and materials used in staircases have evolved significantly, reflecting changes in architectural styles and technology.