bannisters

ban·nis·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ban-uh-ster]
- /ˈbæn ə stər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ban-uh-ster]
- /ˈbæn ə stər/

Definitions of bannisters word

noun bannisters a baluster. 1
noun bannisters Sometimes, banisters. the balustrade of a staircase. 1
noun bannisters Plural form of bannister. 1
noun bannisters plural of bannister. 0

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Origin of bannisters

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 Bannisters

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bannisters popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

bannisters usage trend in Literature

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