staircase
Translation
staircase, stairs
Examples
She walked up the grand staircase.
She walked up the grand staircase.
The house has a spiral staircase.
The house has a spiral staircase.
Grammar Patterns
a/the staircase a set of stairs inside a building She walked up the grand staircase.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stairs, flight of stairs
Etymology
A combination of 'stair' and 'case' (in the sense of a frame or structure).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'case' that holds the 'stairs'. A staircase is the entire structure, including the steps, banisters, etc.