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stair Synonyms
Another word for stair
Choosing another word for stair depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A series of steps or a flight of stairs connecting different floors or levels of a building.
Usage Example
"We had to carry the heavy sofa up three flights of stairs."
Strongest
staircase
stairway
steps
Strong
stairwell
• noun (Context 2)
A single step or one of a series of steps used for going from one level to another.
Usage Example
"She tripped on the bottom step and twisted her ankle."
Strongest
step
Strong
tread
riser
Weak
rung
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Stair. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/stair