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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Rachel Desantis, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
This felt embarrassing, as the waitstaff began to recognize me: the American who came downstairs as soon as the restaurant opened for another fry-up.
—Esmé Weijun Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2024
Designed by David Savage in 1970, the three-bedroom home has an undulating roofline, floor-to-ceiling sliders, an open living-dining area with fireplace, and a downstairs living suite.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 23 July 2024
Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
My landlord owned the building and had a downstairs apartment with a garden.
—Dave Schilling, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
One night, the star woke up thirsty, and headed downstairs to get some water.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
This felt embarrassing, as the waitstaff began to recognize me: the American who came downstairs as soon as the restaurant opened for another fry-up.
—Esmé Weijun Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The hot spots for paranormal activity are in the upstairs dining area where the market will be held, in and around the attic, and the downstairs ladies room.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2024
Designed by David Savage in 1970, the three-bedroom home has an undulating roofline, floor-to-ceiling sliders, an open living-dining area with fireplace, and a downstairs living suite.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 23 July 2024
Noun
The downstairs unit was listed today with photos that seem identical to the ones in the listing under Perelman.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
My landlord owned the building and had a downstairs apartment with a garden.
—Dave Schilling, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Downstairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downstairs. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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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