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Stair - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A stair is a series of steps that allow people to move between different levels of a building. Stairs can be indoors or outdoors and are essential for vertical movement.

stair

/**American phonetic transcription:** stɛr/ /**British phonetic transcription:** steə/

Definition:

A series of steps for ascending or descending between floors in a building.

Synonyms:

steps, staircase, flight, ladder

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

elevator, escalator

Common Collocations:

wooden stair, spiral stair, climb the stair, top stair, bottom stair

Derivatives:

stairs, stairway, staircase

Usage Tips:

Use "stair" for a single step and "stairs" for a set; often paired with prepositions like "up" or "down."

Common Phrases:

below stairs, stairway to heaven, take it one stair at a time

Etymology:

From Old English *stǣger*, meaning a flight of steps or ladder.

Examples:

  • 1. She tripped on the last stair.
  • 2. He ran up the stair two at a time.
  • 3. The old house had a creaky wooden stair.
  • 4. Hold the railing when descending the stair.

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