stairway
Translation
stairway, staircase
Examples
She walked up the narrow stairway.
She walked up the narrow stairway.
The grand stairway leads to the ballroom.
The grand stairway leads to the ballroom.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) stairway ((to/from sth.)) a set of stairs leading to/from a place The stairway to the attic is steep.
Similar Words
Synonyms: staircase, stairs, flight of stairs
Etymology
A compound of 'stair' (a step) and 'way' (a path). Literally, a 'path of stairs'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'way' or path that is made of 'stairs'.