steep stairs

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stairs that rise or fall at a sharp angle

stairADJECTIVE + stairs

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steep

Examples (10)

  • The old lighthouse was notoriously difficult to climb due to its steep stairs.
  • Please use the handrail; these steep stairs can be quite treacherous.
  • After a long day, even a short flight of steep stairs felt like a mountain.
  • The museum's upper galleries are accessible only by a series of steep stairs.
  • Many urban apartments feature steep, space-saving stairs.
  • He carefully descended the steep wooden stairs into the cellar.
  • Moving heavy boxes up the steep stairs required two people.
  • The design of the steep stairs in the old house added to its unique charm.
  • Tourists often find the steep stairs in historic sites a challenging climb.
  • She paused at the landing, catching her breath after ascending the steep stairs.