1. plural of staircase; sets of steps leading from one floor of a building to another

Examples

• The old mansion had two grand staircases in the main hall.
• Fire codes require buildings to have multiple staircases for emergency exits.
• The spiral staircases in the castle tower were narrow and steep.
• Modern office buildings often feature open staircases as architectural elements.
• She climbed three different staircases to reach the top floor.
• The hotel’s marble staircases were beautifully decorated with carved railings.