banisters

/ ˈbænɪstəz /

plural noun

1. the railing and supporting balusters on a staircase; balustrade

Word History and Origins

Origin of banisters¹

C17: altered from baluster

Example Sentences

Fire escapes look corroded and other metal fixtures such as banisters have been coated to look old or rusty, while walls appear water-stained.

From Los Angeles Times

A 1960s life-size mirrored figure by the Italian artist Claudio Platania and the French fashion designer Pierre Cardin stood on one of the home’s landings, reflecting the angular carvings of the original pine banisters.

From New York Times

Examples include the front door, mantle, archways, stair banisters, central tables or kitchen islands and windows.

From Seattle Times

Marion says her rule of thumb for banisters or stairs is to measure the length, then add 50 percent; so, if your banister is 12 feet long, add six and order 18 feet of garland.

From Washington Post

I love the circular marble stairs with carved wooden banisters and wrought-iron posts that climb past the Vazrajdane theater, which shares the old building.

From Washington Post