Synonyms for
Stair
Definition
a set of steps that lead from one level to another
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- go up the stairs
- climb the stairs
- descend the stairs
- top of the stairs
- bottom of the stairs
- stair gate
- stair carpet
- stair lift
Word family
Usage note
A 'stair' refers to a single step. The plural 'stairs' or 'staircase' refers to the entire structure. 'Flight of stairs' is a more formal term for a continuous series of stairs.
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Example sentences
- She ran up the stairs to escape the monster.
- He tripped and fell down the stairs.
- The building has an elevator and a stairwell.
- I need to fix the loose stair tread.
- The platform at the top of the stairs provided a great view.
Quotes
The elevator to success is out of order. You'll have to use the stairs...one step at a time. - Joe Girard
A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. - Lao Tzu
I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.'...I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today. - Martin Luther King Jr.