Plural of banister
regular plural
The plural of banister is banisters.
Forms of banister
| Singular | banister /ˈbænɪstɚ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | banisters |
| Countable | countable |
Banisters in a sentence
- It taught me my lesson, and I never slid down the banisters again.1959, The Parliamentary Debates (Hansard).: House of Lords official report, page 507. From the entry hander
- His head hit the side of the iron banisters and then, a twisting wheel of arms and legs, he disappeared over the edge, down into the well.1954, Ian Fleming, “No Sensayuma”, in Live and Let Die, London: Pan Books, published 1957, page 79. From the entry carom
Meaning of banister
- noun The rail on the side of a staircase that a person's hand holds onto.
- noun One of the vertical supports of such a handrail.
- verb To construct a banister.
Questions about the plural of banister
- What is the plural of banister?
- The plural of banister is banisters.
- Is banister countable?
- Banister is a countable noun.
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