stanchion

noun

stan·​chion ˈstan-chən 

1

: an upright bar, post, or support (as for a roof or a ship's deck)

2

: a device that fits loosely around the neck of an animal (such as a cow) and limits forward and backward motion (as in a stall)

stanchioned

ˈstan-chənd 

adjective

Synonyms

• column
• pier
• pilaster
• pillar
• post

Examples of stanchion in a Sentence

the stanchion of an arch

Recent Examples on the Web

The most noticeable cameras are embedded in circular screens atop chest-high stanchions, while the arena’s design cleverly hides others along the walls. —Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024

However, even with a payment method linked, there was an issue at the stanchion, as the scanner repeatedly prompted the addition of a payment method when trying to re-enter the seating area. —Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024

Other items include a beautiful Art Deco chandelier from a Chicago-area theater, a brass stanchion set with velvet rope and an old-fashioned paper ticket machine. —Graydon Megan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2024

The black luxury car struck the stanchion on its passenger side and appeared to crack and bend around the pillar as pieces of the car flew down the street. —Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English stanchon, from Anglo-French *stanchun, stançun, alteration of Old French estançon, diminutive of estance stay, prop

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

stanchion

noun

stan·​chion ˈstan-chən 

1

: an upright bar, post, or support

2

: a device that fits loosely around an animal's neck and limits forward and backward motion (as in a stall)