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单词 downstairs
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downstairs

1 of 3

adverb

down·​stairs ˈdau̇n-ˈsterz How to pronounce downstairs (audio)
: down the stairs : on or to a lower floor

downstairs

2 of 3

adjective

down·​stairs ˈdau̇n-ˌsterz How to pronounce downstairs (audio)
: situated on the main, lower, or ground floor of a building

downstairs

3 of 3

noun

down·​stairs ˈdau̇n-ˈsterz How to pronounce downstairs (audio)
ˈdau̇n-ˌsterz
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: the lower floor of a building

Example Sentences

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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adverb
Littlefield then went upstairs, grabbed what was allegedly his favorite necktie, came back downstairs and tightened it around his neck. The Indianapolis Star, 24 Aug. 2022 Dividend cuts are likely, kicking their stock prices downstairs. Brett Owens, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 There’s also a partnership with nearby boxing gym EverybodyFights for a rooftop workout followed by a beer and snack downstairs. Catherine Carlock, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 Racks of clothes, including hats and jackets, were made available downstairs in the church’s gym and helped families with back to school needs. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2022 As frantic traders flitted about upstairs, models downstairs twirled in tutu skirts and neon, taffeta and mink. Leena Kim, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2022 The two-level facility includes a 2,200-square-foot upstairs weight room, and a 9,000-square-foot downstairs with almost 45 yards of artificial turf space. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 6 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, Welch, Vanartsdalen and a group of students stayed in their hiding spots downstairs. Faith Karimi, CNN, 6 Aug. 2022 Previously owned by The Doors drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member John Densmore, the home played host to band rehearsals downstairs in a room made from the garage. Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 July 2022
Adjective
Her daughter Ruth claimed to have encountered an unidentified Black intruder who had just killed Idella in her downstairs bathroom, but almost no one believed her. Suzanne Berne, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 All the work, including designing and re-imaging the entire downstairs space, was done by Jackson Design and Remodeling’s team of Jen Pinto, senior interior designer; David Hall, residential designer; and Kathryn Von Groningen, interior stylist. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022 Leah still hasn’t seen the toilet paper David flushed more than a minute ago, so David heads back inside and turns on the downstairs guest tub faucet. Trevor Fraser, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2022 The interior affords a 15-barrel brewhouse for Burnside, a small kitchen for Adams, plus a downstairs space that will serve as the supper club. oregonlive, 5 Aug. 2022 The more casual downstairs bar will lean on lighter, low-ABV cocktails like aperol spritzes. Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 July 2022 There are 150 seats to fill, not to mention private dining and a forthcoming downstairs bar, Discolo. Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 July 2022 My brother kept my father’s body, unembalmed, in the downstairs bedroom until all of us had the chance to spend some time with him before he was cremated. New York Times, 18 July 2022 The Elbow Room restaurant in West Hartford (elbowroomct.com) continues to hold raucous open mic comedy nights in its downstairs bar/lounge area Thursday nights starting at 7:30 p.m. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2022
Noun
Five bedroom suites are spread across two stories: three upstairs and two downstairs. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022 In a crowded downstairs of a building at the resort, an A&M official asked Gates and me to head with him upstairs for an extended visit. Brent Zwerneman, San Antonio Express-News, 12 July 2022 When bathroom piping was replaced, multiple residents were left without toilets and working showers, forced to wash themselves in sinks and use a communal bathroom downstairs or temporary toilets in their living rooms. Katie Herchenroeder, The New Republic, 5 Apr. 2022 There’s a main level and a lower level, with walk-in closets, separate security systems for the upstairs and downstairs and other amenities, according to its Zillow listing. Tandra Smith | Tsmith@al.com, al, 10 Jan. 2022 The downstairs, which has 34 countertop seats and 20 seats in the dining room, features ultra-gourmet fair, while the upstairs covered roof deck offers a more casual experience. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2021 Harris’ choices downstairs strike a different tone, including artwork of John Carlos and Tommie Smith raising black-gloved fists at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Nov. 2021 The couple’s joint gatherings often have more than 40 guests; with their expandable table upstairs and another open-concept downstairs in the basement, the house has more than enough space. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 12 Nov. 2021 Our bedrooms are right next door to each other downstairs. Nick Romano, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

1598, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1702, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1841, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

downstairs 1 of 3

adverb

down·​stairs ˈdau̇n-ˈsterz How to pronounce downstairs (audio)
: down the stairs : on or to a lower floor
The children are playing downstairs.

downstairs

2 of 3

adjective

down·​stairs ˈdau̇n-ˌsterz How to pronounce downstairs (audio)
: situated on a lower floor or on the main or first floor
the downstairs bathroom

downstairs

3 of 3

noun

down·​stairs ˈdau̇n-ˈsterz How to pronounce downstairs (audio)
: the lower floor of a building The downstairs has been refinished.

downstairs

adverb

as in down
on or to a lower floor of a building He ran downstairs to answer the door. He lives downstairs from us.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • down
  • over
  • downhill
  • downward
  • below
  • downwards
  • downgrade
  • facedown
  • low

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • up
  • upwards
  • upward
  • aloft
  • upwardly
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