👉 Backstairs is a word that refers to an alleyway or side street in English-speaking countries. It was originally used as an alternative name for the city of London, but its use has since become more general and includes any public pathway or walkway accessible only from one end of a building or from behind an obstruction. The term "backstairs" is often used to describe a narrow alleyway that leads down to a lower level. It can also be seen as a shortened version of the word "
