Definitions of stairway
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a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
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synonyms:
staircase
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backstairs
a second staircase at the rear of a building
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companionway
a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship
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escalator, moving staircase, moving stairway
a stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt
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emergency exit, fire escape
a stairway (often on the outside of a building) that permits exit in the case of fire or other emergency
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flight, flight of stairs, flight of steps
a stairway (set of steps) between one floor or landing and the next
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ghat
stairway in India leading down to a landing on the water
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stairs, steps
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
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ramp
a movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft
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ladder
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
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type of:
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way
any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another
Pronunciation
US
/ˌstɛərˈweɪ/
UK
/ˈstɛweɪ/
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