banister
noun
ban·is·ter
ˈba-nə-stər 
variants
or less commonly bannister
1
a
: a handrail with its supporting posts
b
: handrail
2
Examples of banister in a Sentence
The children love to slide down the banister.
She held the banister tightly.
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Its clean lines, circular main hall and curved banisters offer a glimpse into the terminal’s fascinating past.
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 2 July 2025
After getting down from the banister, Bongolan claimed Combs lifted her higher over the balcony.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 4 June 2025
The original Duluth Central High School, which closed in 1970 due to age and safety conditions, was known for its clock tower, sweeping stairways, chandeliers and iron banisters.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2025
Stairs with an original wood banister rise to the second level, and adjacent to the foyer is a parlor.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 2 July 2025
After getting down from the banister, Bongolan claimed Combs lifted her higher over the balcony.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 4 June 2025
The original Duluth Central High School, which closed in 1970 due to age and safety conditions, was known for its clock tower, sweeping stairways, chandeliers and iron banisters.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2025
Stairs with an original wood banister rise to the second level, and adjacent to the foyer is a parlor.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for banister
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“Banister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banister. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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