Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stairstep

noun

ˈsteəˌstɛp

Definition

A stairstep refers to a step in a staircase or a series of steps that resemble stairs.

Examples

The garden had a beautiful stairstep design that made it easy to navigate the sloped terrain.
They arranged the books on the shelf in a stairstep manner for a visually appealing display.
The stairstep effect in stock prices illustrated gradual increases over time.

Meaning

Typically used to describe a design or structure that has a series of flat steps or levels, often seen in staircases and similar architectural features.