Not quite. Engineered wood is between hardwood and laminate. It actually has a layer of wood on top of plywood. Okay, I suppose that technically counts as a laminate, but it's a wood laminate rather than melamine paper. Bamboo floors are engineered wood.

The basement stairs are carpeted up to the entry hall. We're still trying to decide what to do with the basement floor and stairs. The engineered stuff can be nailed down, glued down, or installed as a floating floor.