How to Use the downstairs in a Sentence

the downstairs

noun
  • About 10 flies clogged the air at the downstairs bar.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • One of the downstairs lights in the house came on; dusk was setting in.
    — Benjamin Markovits, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
  • On one side lies the downstairs master bedroom.
    — New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Work from home in the office or enjoy the latest films in the downstairs media room.
    — Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • In the downstairs bath, a dark wallpaper with leaves and ferns complement the black and white tile.
    — Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Nearby is the downstairs bedroom.
    — New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Nearby lies the downstairs bathroom, which is equipped with a shower, sink, and toilet.
    — New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Choose a seat in the downstairs bistro, maybe the coveted window seat, or in the cozy sofa lounge upstairs.
    — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
  • If this is the case, the warmer temps upstairs will not trigger the thermostat as long as the downstairs remains cool.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
  • Butler is also working on restyling the downstairs space of the property.
    — Silvia Marchetti, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Sanchez promises that new programs will be relegated to the downstairs space.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The church said there was a lot of water damage to the downstairs portion of the building and smoke damage to the upstairs.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • For the downstairs people, there’s a bonding force in a group that live very mundane lives on a strict routine, catering to others.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
  • In the primary, the sleeping quarters sit up above, while the downstairs can be used as a private office, gym, or library.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
  • For a dining experience near the fireplace, reserve a table in the downstairs tavern.
    — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Winds ripped the porch off the front of the building, while water rushed into the downstairs, leaving Covaleski stuck on the second floor.
    — Maleena Muzio, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The house has a lot of original elements, including light fixtures, the downstairs flooring, and the tile in all twelve bathrooms.
    — Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The bathroom provides access to the downstairs bedroom, which is situated at the opposite side of the house to the living room.
    — New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The main upstairs bedroom is situated directly above the downstairs bedroom and is accessed by ladder.
    — New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
  • The conference rooms are named after elements from the game and employees also have access to lockers, towel service and a bike room on the downstairs floor.
    — Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
  • This is largely thanks to the character of Sophie, who provides a prism through which to view the downstairs operations and servant class in more detail.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Add saucers under containers to catch water to prevent staining the balcony surface and reduce the amount of water dripping on the downstairs neighbors.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • The service is great, the downstairs bar and lounge are charming and cozy, and the walkability for Upper West siders is excellent.
    — Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2025
  • The lion dance was the main attraction for many, and anticipation before the performance prompted a line that wrapped across the downstairs of the museum.
    — Lauren Uppal, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Additionally, showrunner Jess Brownell goes behind the veil of the upstairs newly to focus on the staffers of these elite homes (in the downstairs).
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Amenity-wise, the downstairs bedroom (queen bed) has a desk and connects to a small outdoor grilling area, while the upstairs bedroom (king bed) has a larger closet and bathroom with a soaking tub.
    — Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2025
  • That’s because the downstairs has not yet been remodeled and offers a stark contrast with bright lights and with row after row of consumer goods on shelves, many of them locked away behind anti-shoplifting doors.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 8 Dec. 2025
  • Civil rights activist Medgar Evers, who had a second-floor office, began conducting meetings in the downstairs eatery.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
  • There are two scenes transmitted from the downstairs patio, and another where two singers filmed in different locations harmonize perfectly in song.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
  • One area of the house mentioned frequently in testimony is the downstairs bathroom, which officers testified appeared to have been recently cleaned.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026

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