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downstairs

The correct spelling is downstairs.

How to pronounce downstairs

/daʊnˈstɛəz/
noun

IPA: /daʊnˈstɛəz/

Say it like: Dow-nst-ayr-s

The correct spelling is downstairs. The lower floor of a house, at ground level. For example: "The wind lifted up her skirt and I caught a glimpse of her downstairs."

Usage Examples

The wind lifted up her skirt and I caught a glimpse of her downstairs.

The kids sleep in the downstairs bedroom, we sleep in the upstairs one.

walk downstairs

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The lower floor of a house, at ground level.
  2. 2.The genitalia

adjective

  1. 1.A floor lower than the current one.

adverb

  1. 1.Living, stepping, or coming down the stairs

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