banisters

banisters

plural noun

A banister refers to the railing along the side of a staircase that provides support and assistance in holding onto while ascending or descending the stairs.

 

Example

  1. She leaned against the banisters to catch her breath after climbing the stairs.
  2. The children slid down the banisters for fun.
  3. The banisters needed to be sanded and repainted to restore their original shine.