Huh. One reason I asked is that I suspect there may be a regional component in the definitions of the two words. Do you mind sharing: where would you say you spent the most time growing up?
Like my definitions, yours have something to do with the substance (solid or hollow) behind the steps. My stairs tend to be wooden and indoors; my steps tend to be solid (concrete, brick, or stone) and outdoors, although I think I would call wooden ones "stairs" if they're outdoors.
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Date: 2018-12-19 06:34 pm (UTC)Like my definitions, yours have something to do with the substance (solid or hollow) behind the steps. My stairs tend to be wooden and indoors; my steps tend to be solid (concrete, brick, or stone) and outdoors, although I think I would call wooden ones "stairs" if they're outdoors.