the upstairs

noun

: the upper floors of a building
We're having the upstairs carpeted.

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There are 10 cocktails ($14-$18) and two specialty shots (one for $10, three for $25) alongside red and white wines, non-alcoholic drinks and premium whiskey pours and flights from the upstairs back bar. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026 Behind the fireplace, a primary bedroom features a large walk-in shower and soaking tub in the bathroom, plus a walk-in closet and a washer and dryer next to a convenient laundry chute connected to the upstairs bedroom. Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 9 Mar. 2026 The Kramers turned the upstairs living quarters into a short‑term rental. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026 Then, through the upstairs window, moving shadows can be seen. Lauren A. White, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the upstairs

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“The upstairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20upstairs. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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