stepladder

noun

step·​lad·​der ˈstep-ˌla-dər How to pronounce stepladder (audio)
: a ladder that has broad flat steps and two pairs of legs connected by a hinge at the top and that opens at the bottom to become freestanding

Examples of stepladder in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stepladder was in 1751

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“Stepladder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepladder. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

stepladder

noun
step·​lad·​der -ˌlad-ər How to pronounce stepladder (audio)
: a short ladder that has broad flat steps and two pairs of legs connected by a hinge at the top and that opens at the bottom to become freestanding

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