English · Adjectives

downstairs

/daʊnˈstɛrz/

[/daʊnˈstɛrz/]

on or to a lower floor

Beginneradverb

Definition

Downstairs means on or to a lower floor of a building.

Example

The kitchen is downstairs.

The kitchen is downstairs.

Etymology

From 'down' plus 'stairs', meaning down the stairs.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in buildings with more than one floor.

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