Definition of STAIRWAY

stairway

Plural: stairways

Noun

  • a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
  • A set of steps, with or without a case, that allow one to walk up or down.
  • pl. -WAYS a flight of stairs

Examples

  • "The phrase "stairway to heaven" has a variety of cultural significances."

Origin / Etymology

stair + way

Synonyms

staircase, stairs

Scrabble Score: 14

stairway: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
stairway: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
stairway: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

stairway is a valid Words With Friends word