Definition of UPSTAIRS

upstairs

Meanings

Plural: upstairs

Noun

  • the part of a building above the ground floor
    • "no one was allowed to see the upstairs"
  • An upper storey.
  • A woman's breasts.

Adjective

  • on or of upper floors of a building
    • "the upstairs maid"
    • "an upstairs room"

Adverb

  • on a floor above
    • "they lived upstairs"
  • with respect to the mind
    • "she's a bit weak upstairs"

Adj

  • Located on a higher floor or level of a building.
  • Pertaining to a pitched ball that is high, and usually outside the strike zone.

Adv

  • Up the stairs; on or to a higher floor or level.
  • In the brain or mind.
  • In heaven, especially with regard to where a deity might be found.

Origin / Etymology

From up- + stair + -s.

Synonyms

on a higher floor, up the stairs, upstair

Antonyms

downstairs

Scrabble Score: 10

upstairs is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
upstairs is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
upstairs is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

upstairs is a valid Words With Friends word