down·stairs
ˈdau̇n-ˌsterz 
: situated on the main, lower, or ground floor of a building
down·stairs
ˈdau̇n-ˈsterz
ˈdau̇n-ˌsterz
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: the lower floor of a building
Examples of downstairs in a Sentence
Adverb
He ran downstairs to answer the door.
He lives downstairs from us.
“Where are the kids?” “They're downstairs.”
Adjective
There are five downstairs rooms.
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
Although there was also the option to put the stilettos through their paces downstairs on the dancefloor, where a thumping after party DJd by The Dare awaited.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 24 Jan. 2025
Hayden played Eddie, a key member of Gruber's crack team of terrorists in the original movie who was responsible for manning the downstairs reception of Nakatomi Plaza.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2025
Its portability is one of its best features, according to our parent tester, who brought it into the downstairs playroom so her child could hear the bedtime alerts to ease the nightly transition.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 28 Jan. 2025
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Adverb
One bedroom is situated downstairs, next to the bathroom, and has bunk beds installed, though it could alternatively be used as a standard bedroom, or perhaps even an office.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
Although there was also the option to put the stilettos through their paces downstairs on the dancefloor, where a thumping after party DJd by The Dare awaited.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
But the hotel has more than enough amenities to keep you comfortable, including a restaurant and bar, a downstairs speakeasy-style lounge, a coffeeshop, a heated outdoor pool, three hot tubs, and a partnership with Ski Butlers to offer white-glove ski valet service when suiting up for the day.
—Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 24 Jan. 2025
Hayden played Eddie, a key member of Gruber's crack team of terrorists in the original movie who was responsible for manning the downstairs reception of Nakatomi Plaza.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
The Dogwood has two downstairs bedrooms, which are positioned on opposite sides of the living area.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2025
Its portability is one of its best features, according to our parent tester, who brought it into the downstairs playroom so her child could hear the bedtime alerts to ease the nightly transition.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Downstairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downstairs. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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downstairs
1 of 3 adverb
down·stairs
ˈdau̇n-ˈsta(ə)rz
-ˈste(ə)rz
: down the stairs : on or to a lower floor
downstairs
2 of 3 adjective
down·stairs
-ˌsta(ə)rz
-ˌste(ə)rz
: situated on a lower level or on the main or first floor
downstairs
3 of 3 singular or plural noun
down·stairs
ˈdau̇n-ˈsta(ə)rz
-ˈste(ə)rz,
-ˌsta(ə)rz,
-ˌste(ə)rz
: the lower floor of a building
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