Meaning of the word upstairs in English

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

upstairs

US /ʌpˈsterz/
UK /ʌpˈsterz/
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Adverb

1.

on or to an upper floor of a building

Example:
She went upstairs to get a book.
The children are playing upstairs.
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Adjective

1.

situated on an upper floor of a building

Example:
The upstairs bedroom has a great view.
We need to fix the upstairs bathroom.
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Noun

1.

the upper floor or floors of a building

Example:
The noise is coming from upstairs.
She lives in the upstairs of the old house.
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