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- [ban-uh-ster]
- /ˈbæn ə stər/
- /ˈbæn.ɪ.stər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ban-uh-ster]
- /ˈbæn ə stər/
Definitions of banister word
- countable noun banister A banister is a rail supported by posts and fixed along the side of a staircase. The plural banisters can be used to refer to one of these rails. 3
- noun banister a baluster 3
- noun banister a handrail held up by balusters, as along a staircase 3
- noun banister the handrail itself 3
- noun banister a baluster. 1
- noun banister Sometimes, banisters. the balustrade of a staircase. 1
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Origin of banister
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70; apparently by dissimilation from earlier barrister, alteration of baluster, perhaps by association with bar1
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Parts of speech for Banister
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adjective
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determiner
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banister popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for banister
noun banister
- support — to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
- balustrade — A balustrade is a railing or wall on a balcony or staircase.
- rail — any of numerous birds of the family Rallidae, that have short wings, a narrow body, long toes, and a harsh cry and inhabit grasslands, forests, and marshes in most parts of the world.
- baluster — any of a set of posts supporting a rail or coping
- handrail — a rail serving as a support or guard at the side of a stairway, platform, etc.
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