51Թ

Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

back stairs

noun

  1. stairs at the back of a house, as for use by servants.
  2. a means of intrigue.


Discover More

51Թ History and Origins

Origin of back stairs1

First recorded in 1620–30
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

When hearing his voice, some attempt to reach through the shrubbery while others make a run for the back stairs in hopes of seeing him.

From

But if I head down to get my laundry at night, suddenly all 6'2'' and 225 pounds of me is running up my back stairs — because devils are typically slow and won't be able to get through the door to my apartment once I make it there.

From

I took the back stairs up to my room and my closet.

From

I called, running down the back stairs.

From

I scaled the back stairs two at a time.

From

Advertisement

Related 51Թs

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement