stile

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈstī(-ə)l 

: a step or set of steps for passing over a fence or wall

also : turnstile

stile

2 of 2

noun (2)

: one of the vertical members in a frame or panel into which the secondary members are fitted

Examples of stile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Oceanside pier’s long lower rails, essentially stiles designed to keep visitors from accidentally slipping under its main wooden rails, are covered with engraved names, many of them are memorials to family members no longer among the living. —Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024

The length of your stiles will be the full length of the door. —Hannah Bruneman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2023

Then, subtract the width of two stiles from the width of your old door. —Hannah Bruneman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2023

Then measure to the center of the stiles and set the jig to that measurement. —Hannah Bruneman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English stigel; akin to Old English stǣger stair — more at stair

Noun (2)

probably from Dutch stijl post

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1678, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

stile

noun

ˈstī(ə)l

1

: a step or set of steps for passing over a fence or wall

2

: turnstile