abovestairs

abovestairs
I. \\ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adverb
: in or on an upper story

they sat abovestairs

II. adjective
Etymology: abovestairs (I)
: located on an upper story

a room abovestairs

III. noun plural but singular in construction
Etymology: abovestairs (I)
: the part of a building above the ground floor

a shout from abovestairs


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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