the downstairs

noun

: the lower and usually main floor of a building
The downstairs needs to be cleaned.
We painted the downstairs.

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Sitting on over an acre of private hillside, the home has been a secluded getaway for celebrities like Joan Baez and Bob Dylan who it is said once gave private concerts for friends in the downstairs living room. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 In the downstairs bar, polished modern Zieta Studio stools sit opposite an old 1815 painting depicting a sergeant clad in white boots and a regal red jacket. — Mary Holland, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 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 While Halo has a lively, tropical vibe, the downstairs jazz lounge, Alter Ego, offers a more intimate, sultry atmosphere. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the downstairs

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“The downstairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20downstairs. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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