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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishA staircase thought of as a path or passage.
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Word forms
- Plural
- stairways
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A narrow _____ led up to the attic.
Etymology
A compound of stair and way.
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Rhymes for stairway
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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.
