English · Adjectives

upstairs

/ʌpˈstɛrz/

[/ʌpˈstɛrz/]

on or to a higher floor

Beginneradverb

Definition

Upstairs means on or to a higher floor of a building.

Example

My bedroom is upstairs.

My bedroom is upstairs.

Etymology

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

How & Where It’s Used

Used in buildings with more than one floor.

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