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adverb down·stairs \ˈdau̇n-ˈsterz\
: on or to a lower floor of a building
Full Definition of DOWNSTAIRS
: down the stairs : on or to a lower floor
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First Known Use of DOWNSTAIRS
1596
Rhymes with DOWNSTAIRS
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adjective down·stairs \ˈdau̇n-ˌsterz\
: located on a lower, main, or first floor of a building
Full Definition of DOWNSTAIRS
: situated on the main, lower, or ground floor of a building
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First Known Use of DOWNSTAIRS
1819
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noun plural but singular or plural in construction down·stairs \ˈdau̇n-ˈ, ˈdau̇n-ˌ\
Definition of DOWNSTAIRS
: the lower floor of a building
First Known Use of DOWNSTAIRS
1843
DOWNSTAIRS Defined for Kids
1downstairs
adverb down·stairs \ˈdau̇n-ˈsterz\
Definition of DOWNSTAIRS for Kids
: down the stairs : on or to a lower floor <The children are playing downstairs.>
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adjective down·stairs \ˈdau̇n-ˌsterz\
Definition of DOWNSTAIRS for Kids
: situated on a lower floor or on the main or first floor <the downstairs bathroom>
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noun down·stairs \ˈdau̇n-ˈsterz\
Definition of DOWNSTAIRS for Kids
: the lower floor of a building <The downstairs has been refinished.>
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