noun
definition
A set of steps allowing one to walk up or down.
example
The phrase "stairway to heaven" has a variety of cultural significances.
Examples of stairways in a Sentence
Their brief search halted when a security guard swore no one had passed his way and too many corridors and stairways went in other directions, making further search difficult.
Battles raged atop the walls, on the narrow stairways, at the base of the walls.
A square tower rises from a central part of the platform to a height of about 40 ft., divided into a solid masonry base and three storeys connected by interior stairways.
The chancel of the church at Repton is assigned to the second half of the 10th century, though subsequently altered, and the crypt beneath is supposed to be earlier still; its roof is supported by four round pillars, and it is approached by two stairways.
After 1600 B.C. the palaces in Crete had more than one story, fine stairways, bath-chambers, windows, folding and sliding doors, &c. In this later period, the distinction of blocks of apartments in some palaces has been held to indicate the seclusion of women in harems, at least among the ruling caste.
The buildings stand upon raised terraces, or upon truncated pyramids, approached by broad stairways, usually of cut stone.
An authentic Queen stage set complete with lighted gangways, risers and stairways fitted with audience blinders.
The first thoughts that come to mind when thinking of celebrity homes are swimming pools, winding stairways, and gated entries.
Stairways must be clear to prevent children from tripping over clutter.
The greatest dangers to an inquisitive infant include uncovered electrical outlets; ungated stairways; and household cleaners, medications, and other potentially toxic substances.
Teach children to use the handrail on stairways and to walk, not run, on the steps.
Use safety gates that screw to the wall at the tops of stairways.
Handrails should be installed, especially along stairways and in the bathroom.
For those interested in a "challenging, fun and interesting" way to see San Francisco, as well as some stellar cardiovascular exercise, choose Stairways Across San Francisco with tour guide Dennis Macheel.
As soon as a child begins to crawl, safety gates should be used on all stairways.