downstairs

[doun-stairz, doun-stairz] / ˈdaʊnˈstɛərz, ˈdaʊnˌstɛərz /

NOUN

floor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basement canvas carpet deck flooring ground mat rug stage

STRONG

boards cellar flat landing mezzanine nadir story tier upstairs

WEAK

lowest point

Antonyms

WEAK

ceiling

Example Sentences

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He heard the click that meant Dad had hung up downstairs.

From Literature

The workers ran downstairs and sprinted across a yard for the shelter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Clare Wilkins, for prosecution, said the 15-year-old was at home looking after his brother and went downstairs to make a cup of tea.

From BBC

I’m tempted to run downstairs to the basement and clutch Dad’s arm as he sorts laundry, but that’s embarrassing.

From Literature

The moment Auntie North returned downstairs to clean up the living room, Danny looked down at his clothes and felt embarrassed.

From Literature