spiral staircase

noun

: a set of stairs that winds around a central post or column

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Additional features include the spiral staircase leading up to the rooftop terrace, offering sweeping Notting Hill views. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2026 Along the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, a sweeping spiral staircase winds along the side of a white building, flowing upward toward the roof like a puff of smoke hanging in the air. — Wendy Wang, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026 The central spiral staircase in the common area, with its ultra-plush carpeting, steals the show. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026 Beyond the seventh floor’s private landing, a 27-foot-long entrance gallery with a spiral staircase connecting the two floors provides ample space for paintings and sculptures. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spiral staircase

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“Spiral staircase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spiral%20staircase. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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