stairwell
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Noun — The vertical shaft in a building that contains a staircase.
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Etymology
From stair plus well, in the sense of a vertical shaft.
Full origin of stairwell →Frequently asked questions
What does “stairwell” mean?
The word “stairwell” means the vertical shaft in a building that contains a staircase. In plain terms, the enclosed space that a staircase runs through.
How do you use “stairwell” in a sentence?
Here is “stairwell” used in a sentence: “The fire alarm echoed through the stairwell.”
What part of speech is “stairwell”?
“Stairwell” is a noun.