staircase

UK
/ˈsteə.keɪs/
US
/ˈstɛr.keɪs/

Translations

staircasenoun
staircases
pl
UK
/ˈsteə.keɪs/
US
/ˈstɛr.keɪs/
The grand staircase in the mansion was adorned with a red carpet and golden railings.
Le grand escalier du manoir était orné d'un tapis rouge et de rampes dorées.
staircaseverb
staircased
Past Simple
staircased
Past Participle
staircasing
Gerund
Rare; chiefly technical or in UK shared-ownership housing contexts.
étagerSe dit d'un aménagement ou d'une disposition en gradins.
The auditorium seats were staircased to give every spectator a clear view.
Les sièges de l'auditorium étaient étagés pour offrir à chaque spectateur une vue dégagée.
Additional translations
augmenter par paliersSens financier et immobilier, notamment dans le cadre de la copropriété progressive.
staircaseadjective
UK
/ˈsteəkeɪs/
US
/ˈsterkeɪs/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., staircase window, staircase wall).
The staircase landing was carpeted in red.
Le palier d'escalier était recouvert de moquette rouge.

Definitions

staircasenoun
A set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another, typically inside the building.
The grand staircase in the mansion was adorned with a red carpet and golden railings.
A flight of stairs with its supporting framework, banisters, etc.
The old wooden staircase creaked with every step as she ascended to the attic.
staircaseverb
To arrange, rise, or make something rise in a series of steps or tiers.
The auditorium seats were staircased to give every spectator a clear view.
In shared-ownership housing, to increase one’s equity share in a property incrementally.
They plan to staircase to full ownership over the next five years.
staircaseadjective
Relating to, situated on, or designed for a staircase.
The staircase landing was carpeted in red.