Staircase

/ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/ noun verb

A flight of stairs; a stairway.

Definition

  1. (noun) A flight of stairs; a stairway.
  2. (noun) A connected set of flights of stairs; a stairwell.
  3. (noun) A set of locks (enclosed sections of waterway) mounted one above the next.
  4. (verb) To modify (a signal, a graph, etc.) so as to reduce a smooth curve to a series of discrete steps.

Word stats

  • Staircase contains 9 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Staircase mean?

A flight of stairs; a stairway.

How many letters are in Staircase?

Staircase has 9 letters.

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