stairwell

/ˈstɛrˌwɛl/
noun
  1. A vertical shaft or space in a building that contains the staircase.
    • She heard footsteps coming up the stairwell from the ground floor.
    • The fire alarm echoed loudly in the empty stairwell.
    • The building's stairwell was painted a bright yellow for safety.
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