banister

noun

ban·​is·​ter ˈba-nə-stər How to pronounce banister (audio)
variants or less commonly bannister
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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The heartwarming footage shows the infant throwing caution to the wind by making the brave decision to let go of the banister, before confidently waddling over to his shocked father, 36, who can't believe his eyes. Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 For an inexpensive craft, craft colorful paper ring chains, gold paper star garlands, and coffee filter snowflakes to hang on mantels, banisters, and around thresholds. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024 Drape the garland across a wall, mantle, banister or around your tree. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024 National Tree Company 9-Foot Crestwood Spruce Garland Add this 9-foot garland to your banister, mantel, or front porch. Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 2 Dec. 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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“Banister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banister. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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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