Staircase

/ˈstɛərkeɪs/ noun

A staircase is a set of stairs, usually with a handrail, that connects one floor of a building to another. It can be straight, curved, or spiral.

From “stair” + “case,” where “case” comes from an older sense meaning “frame” or “enclosure.” It originally referred to the structure or shaft that holds the stairs.

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