stepstool

step·stool

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [step-stool]
- /ˈstɛpˌstul/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [step-stool]
- /ˈstɛpˌstul/

Definitions of stepstool word

noun stepstool a low set of hinged steps, often folding into or under a stool, used typically in a kitchen for reaching high shelves. 1
noun stepstool a stool that can be used as a small stepladder and often has steps that tuck away beneath the seat 0

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Origin of stepstool

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; step + stool

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Parts of speech for Stepstool

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Stepstool

stepstool popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

stepstool usage trend in Literature

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