staircase
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
A set of stairs, together with the structure that supports them.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
stairs
stairway
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The old _____ creaked with every step we took."
Answer: staircase
In your own words, what does "staircase" mean?
A set of stairs, together with the structure that supports them.
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