adverb / adjective

upstairs

On or toward an upper floor of a building.

The kids play upstairs while their parents cook dinner below.

Etymology

The compound names movement up the staircase or the destination reached there. It therefore identifies an upper floor.

More examples

  • She carries the clean towels upstairs.
  • Our upstairs bathroom has a small window.
  • My keys are upstairs on the dresser.

Similar words

above
Indicates a higher position, not necessarily another floor.
upper
Describes a higher floor or section, not movement.