Meaning of the word stairway in English

What does stairway mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stairway

US /ˈster.weɪ/
UK /ˈsteə.weɪ/
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Noun

a set of stairs and the structure around them

Example:
The old house had a grand wooden stairway leading to the second floor.
She carefully descended the narrow stairway.