Bannister (Noun)
Meaning 1
A railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The wooden bannister creaked as she grasped it with one hand to navigate the steep staircase.
- To add a touch of elegance to the historic mansion, the owners installed a intricately carved marble bannister on the grand staircase.
- Children often see the bannister as a challenge to climb, much to the dismay of their parents.
- The hotel room had a balcony with a sturdy bannister that allowed us to step outside and take in the breathtaking view.
- In the old house, the loose bannister on the stairs was a hazard waiting to happen.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
English runner who in 1954 became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes (born in 1929).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.