adv
upstairs
uhp-STEH-uhz
adv
1
To or on a higher floor of a building.
"She went upstairs to get ready for bed."
adj
1
Located on a higher floor.
"The upstairs bathroom needs new tiles."
noun
1
The upper floor or floors of a building.
"The upstairs was quiet once the kids fell asleep."
How to Use Upstairs
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOn, to, or relating to an upper floor of a building.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
go upstairs
upstairs bedroom
Word Forms
further upstairs comparative, farther upstairs comparative, further upstairs comparative, farther upstairs comparative, upstairs plural, furthest upstairs superlative, farthest upstairs superlative, furthest upstairs superlative, farthest upstairs superlative
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Etymology
From up- + stair + -s.