stepstool

Kitchen height helper

A stepstool is a small, portable stool—usually with one to three steps—that provides extra height for reaching high shelves, cabinets, or other elevated areas.

Unlike a ladder, it's designed for light household tasks and stands on its own without leaning against anything: She grabbed the stepstool to reach the top shelf.

climbing

ladder

Portable climbing frame

  • platformRaised flat structure
  • riserStair's vertical portion
  • rungLadder's horizontal step

tread · foothold · ascend · climb · mount · height · balance · stability · grip

reaching

shelf

Horizontal storage surface

countertop · closet · retrieve · access · grab · extend · stretch · tiptoe · high · upper

portable

foldable

Able to bend flat

compact · stowable · folding · retractable · adjustable · slip-resistant · non-slip · plastic · aluminum · wooden

safety

sturdy

Solidly built, durable

handrail · grip · locking · reinforced · childproof

furniture

ottoman

Backless cushioned seat

  • benchShared seating surface
  • chairSingle-person sitting furniture
  • kitchenFood preparation room

bathroom · nursery · bedside · utility · household

Categories
Opposites
height/reach capacity

stepstoolextension ladder

Adjustable multi-section climbing apparatus

scaffolding · cherry picker · boom lift · crane · elevator

elevation vs. ground level

stepstoolfloor

Indoor walking surface

pit · basement · trench · ground · ground level

Family

stepstools

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G