downstairs

Definition of downstairsnext
as in down
on or to a lower floor of a building He ran downstairs to answer the door. He lives downstairs from us.

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Recent Examples of downstairs For first-time guests, the team recommends starting with fan favorites like the beautifully nuanced Tomato Tree or standout warm creation, Strawberry Hotpot, downstairs at Sip. Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026 Kimya downstairs has a series of Roberto Ruspoli wall murals that meander into a rose pink marble bathroom. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Then glass shattered downstairs. Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 Other rooms downstairs include the B-Movie Bathroom, ’Naynay’s Kitchen of Progress and the ’80s & ’90s Food Culture Hall of Fame dining room, which is illuminated by a Pizza Hut pendant. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for downstairs
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  • Charlotte’s growing Catholic presence Nationally, religious service attendance is down.
    Desiree Mathurin April 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The loss equaled 5 cents per share, down from a profit of 13 cents per share a year ago.
    Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • This game should have been over.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
  • The grace window is over and fines become effective on May 18, said Elmo Lugo, a school district spokesman.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026

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“Downstairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downstairs. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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