stairwell

[stair-wel] / ˈstɛərˌwɛl /

NOUN

flight of stairs

Synonyms

STRONGEST

staircase

WEAK

escalier flight flight of steps pair of stairs stairs stairway steps

Example Sentences

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Firefighters said it hit the building's stairwell, potentially avoiding more casualties.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

On weekends, sometimes a jazz band performs behind the stairwell and revelers dance in the eaves.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

The stairwell next door "bought new radiators, repaired the utilities together," she said, enviously.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

They headed for the stairwell, climbing nine floors in the dark.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

The stairwell to the upper level was just ahead of them, standing open.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack