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- [ban-uh-ster]
- /ˈbæn ə stər/
- /ˈbæn.ɪ.stər/
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- [ban-uh-ster]
- /ˈbæn ə stər/
Definitions of banisters word
- noun plural banisters the railing and supporting balusters on a staircase; balustrade 3
- noun banisters a baluster. 1
- noun banisters Sometimes, banisters. the balustrade of a staircase. 1
- noun banisters Plural form of banister. 1
- noun banisters plural of banister. 0
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Origin of banisters
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 Banisters
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banisters 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 banisters
noun banisters
- balustrades — Plural form of balustrade.
- barriers — anything built or serving to bar passage, as a railing, fence, or the like: People may pass through the barrier only when their train is announced.
- balusters — Plural form of baluster.
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