What is another word for closed stairway?
Pronunciation: [klˈə͡ʊzd stˈe͡əwe͡ɪ] (IPA) 
A closed stairway is a staircase that is enclosed and cannot be seen from other parts of a building. Synonyms for a closed stairway include hidden staircase, secret staircase, concealed stairway and private staircase. These terms refer to a hidden passage or a concealed entry to another area in a building. Often, these staircases were used in older homes and castles as a way to protect the residents from intruders. Nowadays, closed staircases are primarily used in homes as a means of separating different levels or creating a more graceful and elegant entrance to a higher or lower level.
