banister
noun
ban·is·ter
ˈba-nə-stər 
variants
or less commonly bannister
1
a
: a handrail with its supporting posts
b
: handrail
2
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
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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
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“Banister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banister. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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