back stairs

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of back stairs¹

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

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 Salon

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

From Literature

I called, running down the back stairs.

From Literature

I scaled the back stairs two at a time.

From Literature

I took the back stairs by myself.

From Literature

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