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stairwell
vs.
staircase
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staircase
stairwell vs. staircase
stairwell
[
stair
-wel ]
show ipa
noun
the vertical shaft or opening containing a stairway.
staircase
[
stair
-keys ]
show ipa
noun
a flight of
stairs
with its framework, banisters, etc., or a series of such flights.