Antonyms for backstairs

Grammar : Adj

Spell : bak-stairz

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbækˈstɛərz

Definition of backstairs

Origin : "stairs at the back of a structure," 1650s, from back (adj.) + stairs (see stair). Figurative use is attested earlier (1640s).

As in secret : adj underhand, clandestine
As in secretive : adj uncommunicative
As in huggermugger : adj secret

Example sentences :

"That's truth enough," said an asthmatic voice from the backstairs.
Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine

The road to eminence lay by the "backstairs," the atmosphere of which he could not endure.
Extract from : « The Ship of Fools, Volume 1 » by Sebastian Brandt

But I hope one of the results of this war will be the end of backstairs diplomacy.
Extract from : « Face to Face with Kaiserism » by James W. Gerard

The backstairs one would not choose; but what other way was there?
Extract from : « The Lady of Lynn » by Walter Besant

We will go to my room by the backstairs, then we sha'n't disturb anybody.
Extract from : « Unlucky » by Caroline Austin

He wasn't groom of the backstairs to England's queen for nothing.
Extract from : « The Lion and The Mouse » by Charles Klein

Morris handed him a quarter and he shuffled off toward the backstairs.
Extract from : « Abe and Mawruss » by Montague Glass

A backstairs way of discrediting a master before his servants.
Extract from : « The Road to Damascus » by August Strindberg

One was sometimes disposed to wonder whether he did not think too much about the backstairs.
Extract from : « Studies in Contemporary Biography » by James Bryce, Viscount Bryce

Verus was no schemer; he walked in at the front door with a free and careless step, and scorned to climb the backstairs.
Extract from : « The Emperor, Complete » by Georg Ebers

Synonyms for backstairs

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