stanchion

noun

stan·​chion ˈstan-chən How to pronounce stanchion (audio)
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 adjective

Examples of stanchion in a Sentence

the stanchion of an arch
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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 See all Example Sentences for stanchion 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of stanchion was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Stanchion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stanchion. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

stanchion

noun
stan·​chion ˈstan-chən How to pronounce stanchion (audio)
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)
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