banister
/ˈbænɪstə(ɹ)/noun
The handrail on the side of a staircase.
Example sentence
- “I slid down the banister.”
Related words
railingA fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.thresholdThe lowermost part of a doorway that one crosses to enter; a sill.skylightA window, dome, or opening in the roof or ceiling, to admit natural light.doormatA coarse mat at the entrance to a house, upon which one wipes one's shoes.fireplaceAn open hearth for holding a fire at the base of a chimney.doorbellA bell, buzzer, or chime device mounted on or adjacent to a door's exterior, meant to be rung by a visitor to announce one's presence.