noun Uncommon

stairway

STEH-uh-way

Stairway (noun) means a set of stairs, especially considered as a passage or route. Example: “A narrow stairway led up to the attic.”

noun

A set of stairs, especially considered as a passage or route.

"A narrow stairway led up to the attic."

How to use stairway

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA staircase thought of as a path or passage.

stairways plural

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A narrow _____ led up to the attic.

A compound of stair and way.

staircase

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What does “stairway” mean?

The word “stairway” means a set of stairs, especially considered as a passage or route. In plain terms, a staircase thought of as a path or passage.

How do you pronounce “stairway”?

“Stairway” is pronounced STEH-uh-way (/ˈstɛɹweɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “stairway” in a sentence?

Here is “stairway” used in a sentence: “A narrow stairway led up to the attic.”

What part of speech is “stairway”?

“Stairway” is a noun.

Is “stairway” a common word?

“Stairway” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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