'Stairway' definitions:
Definition of 'stairway'
(from WordNet)
noun
A way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps [syn: stairway, staircase]
Definition of 'Stairway'
From: GCIDE
- Stairway \Stair"way`\ (-w[=a]`), n. A flight of stairs or steps; a staircase. "A rude and narrow stairway." --Moore. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'stairway'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- back stairs,
- companion,
- companionway,
- escalier,
- fire escape,
- flight of steps,
- incline,
- landing,
- landing stage,
- perron,
- ramp,
- spiral staircase,
- staircase,
- stairs,
- stepping-stones,
- steps,
- stile,
- treads and risers