Synonyms of stanchion

stanchion

noun

ˈstan-chən 

as in pilaster

an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure

the stanchion of an arch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pilaster
• pillar
• column
• pier
• post
• pedestal
• obelisk
• needle
• piling
• caryatid
• buttress
• flying buttress
• pile

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stanchion

What impressed me was that without stanchions to direct the crowd, fans wove back and forth across the field, creating an orderly line without shoving or cutting. — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026

The image of Brooking’s shot lodged in the stanchion, and Moore’s delighted commentary, have never left me. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 18 June 2026

For example, the deck stanchions had to be reinforced to withstand the moments from a 24 m-tall cylinder in heavy wind. — Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026

Only the parents or guardians listed on the application will be allowed past the rope stanchions during the race. — Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026