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View synonyms for back stairs

back stairs

noun

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of back stairs1

First recorded in 1620–30
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Example Sentences

Often Mick would perch on those back stairs, perusing art books as he waited for her.

They hurry in a frenzy up the back-stairs about 1.25, and they pace up and down in a frenzy till half-past one.

From the main landing he walked along the narrow corridor until he stood at the head of the back stairs.

I have scarcely got to the back-stairs when the people begin peeping out again.

Saying goodnight to the men who would carry on in her absence, she went down the back stairs to the street.

Luce is going to have nurse take the babies always down the back stairs, for fear I should hear them as they come out and in.

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