step stool

noun

: a stool with one or two steps that often fold away beneath the seat

Examples of step stool in a Sentence

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Keep a step stool near the kitchen to get their snack from the fridge or pantry without help. — Alanna Gallo, Parents, 2 June 2026 If an item like a step stool is required, opt for a smaller size or one that can fold up for easy storage. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 Feb. 2026 The odds that your family will use a chic basket that requires a step stool to reach are slim. — Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026 Loaner wheelchairs, shower chairs, and bedside step stools are available. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for step stool

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of step stool was in 1946

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“Step stool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20stool. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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step stool

noun
: a stool with one or two steps beneath the seat
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