downstairs meaning and definition

DOWNSTAIRS adjective

Definition of downstairs (adjective)

1. on or of lower floors of a building
   • "the downstairs (or downstair) phone"
   • synonyms: downstair
   • antonym: upstair

DOWNSTAIRS adverb

Definition of downstairs (adverb)

1. on a floor below
   • "the tenants live downstairs"
   • synonyms: below, down the stairs, on a lower floor
   • antonym: on a higher floor