banisters

British  

/ ˈbænɪstəz /

plural noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of banisters

C17: altered from _baluster

Example Sentences

Along the banisters were motion-activated lights - one wrong step and they would flare on, announcing their presence.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

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 • Dec. 1, 2022

Armed with a set of spoons, he battered them against every available surface — from his knees, teeth and cheeks to pillars, sidewalks and banisters — scooping rhythmic staccatos out of thin air.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2021

CAPABLE, deploying its multi-specialty team and a modest budget of $1,300 per household for repairs, equipment and installation, offers low-income residents not only bathroom equipment but also kitchen grabbers, well-anchored banisters and other useful articles.

From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2021

She skimmed the banisters, emerging into the portico below a stained-glass dome.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer