Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

step stool

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.51 in modern English

Syllables
step s-tool
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A stool of various designs with one or more steps; in some designs the steps may be folded away underneath the seat when not in use.

Etymology

From step + stool.

Inflected Forms

step stools (plural) stepstool (alternative)

Phrases

step ladder step chair

Frequently Paired Words

footstool step ladder step chair

Questions

What does step stool mean?
A stool of various designs with one or more steps; in some designs the steps may be folded away underneath the seat when not in use.
Where does step stool come from?
From step + stool.

How to pronounce step stool

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