bannister

/bˈænəstɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.91 in modern English

Syllables: ban-nis-ter
IPA: /bˈænəstɚ/

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Meaning

noun

Alternative form of banister.

name

A surname originating as an occupation for a maker of baskets.

Countable; Uncountable

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Etymology

English surname of Norman origin, from the archaic noun banaste (“basket, wickerwork”); see banne (“wicker basket”). Not related to banister.

Word Breakdown

Root: -

Usage

Inflected Forms

bannisters (plural)

Derived Forms

bannisterite

Phrases

Bannister Green

Synonyms

banister balustrade balusters handrail

Rhymes With

canister ganister gannister

Questions

How do you pronounce bannister?

The recorded pronunciation is /bˈænəstɚ/.

What does bannister mean?

Alternative form of banister.

Where does bannister come from?

English surname of Norman origin, from the archaic noun banaste (“basket, wickerwork”); see banne (“wicker basket”). Not related to banister.

How to pronounce bannister

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