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Definition of stepstool
stepstool
/ˈstɛpˌstuːl/
step · stool
Plural:stepstools
stepstool Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
A small, sturdy stool with one or two steps, used for standing on to reach high places or as a low seat.
Example
"The young child stood on a wooden stepstool to reach the bathroom sink and brush his teeth."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stepstool. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stepstool