Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pilaster

/pɪˈlæstɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.81 in modern English

Syllables
pi-laster
IPA
/pɪˈlæstɚ/
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it is attached; it gives the appearance of a support, but is only for decoration.

noun

A column or short wing wall attached to the foundation wall which provides lateral support, or to support a vertical load that does not fall on the foundation wall.

Etymology

From Middle French pilastre, from Italian pilastro. Equivalent to pillar + -aster.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /pɪˈlæstɚ/
  • British English: /pɪˈlastə/

Inflected Forms

pilasters (plural) pilastre (alternative)

Derived Forms

interpilaster pilastered pilasterlike

Frequently Paired Words

buttress

Rhymes With

master faster disaster pastor plaster headmaster castor caster blaster mcmaster astor grandmaster

Questions

How do you pronounce pilaster?
The recorded pronunciation is /pɪˈlæstɚ/.
What does pilaster mean?
A rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it is attached; it gives the appearance of a support, but is only for decoration.
Where does pilaster come from?
From Middle French pilastre, from Italian pilastro. Equivalent to pillar + -aster.

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