downstairs
adv. · adj. · n.-
1 towards a lower floor (adv.) A2 Elementaryto or on a lower floor of a building.
to or on a lower floor of a building, typically the ground floor.
ExampleI heard a strange noise, so I went downstairs to check the kitchen.
ExampleThe children ran downstairs as soon as they smelled the aroma of fresh coffee and breakfast coming from the kitchen.
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2 located on a lower floor (adj.) A2 Elementarydescribes something that is on a lower floor.
located on a lower floor of a building; used attributively before a noun.
ExampleThe downstairs bathroom is much smaller than the one in our bedroom.
ExampleThe downstairs windows were fitted with reinforced glass to provide extra security against potential intruders.
- lower level
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3 the lower floor (n.) B1 Intermediatethe entire lower floor or ground floor of a house.
the lower floor or floors of a building, especially a residential house.
ExampleThe whole downstairs was flooded after the pipe burst in the night.
ExampleThe renovation focused entirely on the downstairs, transforming several small rooms into a single open-plan living space.
- ground floor
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4 genitalia (n.) C1 Advanced Humorous Slang Informala polite or funny way to talk about a person's private parts.
a euphemistic reference to the human genitalia.
ExampleHe took a painful hit downstairs during the football match.
ExampleThe comedian made several crude jokes about his 'downstairs' that left half the audience laughing and the other half embarrassed.
UsageUsually used with 'the' or a possessive pronoun like 'my' or 'his'.
Teacher's tipThis is a common euphemism used to avoid medical or vulgar terms; it is informal and often intended to be funny.
- private parts
From down- + stair + -s.