above stairs
The term "above stairs" historically refers to the upper floors of a building, particularly in large British houses, distinguishing family living areas from servant quarters.
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Definition
B2General
(archaic)On or to an upper floor of a building.
Example
- She heard footsteps above stairs and knew someone was home.
C1Historical
(British)In the part of a large house where the family and guests reside, separate from the servants' quarters.
Example
- In the grand estate, the family lived above stairs while the servants worked below stairs.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "above stairs":
below stairsgo upstairsupper storeyfirst floorbetween decksscrew stairstep climbstep ladderabove ground