banister

noun

ban·​is·​ter ˈba-nə-stər How to pronounce banister (audio)
variants or less commonly
1
a
: a handrail with its supporting posts
b
2
banistered adjective

Examples of banister in a Sentence

The children love to slide down the banister. She held the banister tightly.
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Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Faux Needle Pine and Snowberry Garland Line your banister or mantle with this festive greenery that won’t turn brown or drop pine needles even after weeks on display. Maggie Horton, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 The banister and front door are original and were meticulously restored, says broker Linda Batiancela. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 5 July 2024 Those with second or third floors will also want to wipe down the banister. Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024 Play with pom-poms, ghost throw pillows, and DIY garlands to hang on your mantle or banister. Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for banister 

Word History

Etymology

alteration of baluster

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of banister was in 1641

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Cite this Entry

“Banister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banister. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

banister

noun
ban·​is·​ter
variants also bannister
ˈban-ə-stər
1
: one of the slender posts used to support the handrail of a staircase
2
: a handrail with its supporting posts
3
: the handrail of a staircase

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