stair
Translation
stair, step
Examples
The bottom stair is broken.
The bottom stair is broken.
Be careful on that loose stair.
Be careful on that loose stair.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) stair a single step in a flight of stairs The bottom stair is broken.
Similar Words
Synonyms: step, tread
Etymology
From Old English *stǣger* 'a thing for climbing', related to *stīgan* 'to climb'.
Memory Tips
A single 'stair' is just one step. It's rare to use the singular; 'stairs' (plural) is much more common.