variants
also bannisters
as in railings
a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports
a much-needed new banister for the rickety staircase
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Recent Examples of banisters
This option, at seven feet long, is a great layering option for stair bannisters or fireplace mantels.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
Christmas Garland Add a touch of winter magic to bannisters, doorways, and fireplace mantels with this 72-inch garland that includes pops of red berries, faux cypress, and pine.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Hang them around a fireplace, doorframe, stairs, tabletops, and banisters for an ideal autumnal atmosphere.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
Christmas Garland Add a touch of winter magic to bannisters, doorways, and fireplace mantels with this 72-inch garland that includes pops of red berries, faux cypress, and pine.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Hang them around a fireplace, doorframe, stairs, tabletops, and banisters for an ideal autumnal atmosphere.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banisters
Noun
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In recent months, Friends of Coast Walk Trail shepherded a project in partnership with the city of San Diego to install new decking and railings for the old wooden bridge and repairs to the south stairs, which were completed in September.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Markwood, 20, went over the railings during the seventh inning of the game at PNC Park on April 30.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The American brand founded by sisters-in-law Veronica Swanson Beard and Veronica Miele Beard is moving into a 270-square-foot space fitted with picture frame moldings, curved brass hanging rails and a travertine table that wouldn’t look out of space in a Parisian interior.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Cribs, pack-n-plays, high chairs, and bed rails are standard offerings at most family-friendly properties.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Banisters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banisters. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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