spiral staircase

noun

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

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And indeed, one of its most unique elements is a cast-iron spiral staircase that once led from Lennon and Ono’s apartment to a roof terrace but now, fully restored, connects the the parlor-floor living room to the rear garden. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026 And all eight of us (dalmatian included) boarded a cable car, whose base was a quick walk from the hotel and which is topped by a small glass canopy, accessible inside by a spiral staircase. Alice Gregory, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 For families, the tower room features a spiral staircase leading to a loft sleeping area, perfect for children living out their castle dreams. Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026 Part of the renovation included relocating the kitchen and adding a spiral staircase, but the house already had a unique layout. Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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