Definitions for Bannister

Bannister ban·nis·ter

Spelling: [ban-uh-ster]
IPA: /ˈbæn ə stər/

Bannister is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 673 anagrams from letters in Bannister (abeinnrst).

Definitions for Bannister

noun

  1. banister.
  2. Sir Roger (Gilbert) born 1929, English track and field athlete: first to run a mile in less than four minutes.
  3. a baluster.
  4. Sometimes, banisters. the balustrade of a staircase.

Origin of Bannister

1660-70; apparently by dissimilation from earlier barrister, alteration of baluster, perhaps by association with bar1

Examples for Bannister

"We are investigating this unhappy business, bannister," said his master.

Sixteen was sheer flytin', kitin' nonsense, an' so I told young bannister.

He leaned over the bannister and called excitedly for Mrs. Clunie.

bannister had drawn the squad quietly out of the shade of the tree.

I am prepared to swear, and so is bannister, that it was smooth and unstained.

"The bannister warrant is still out for you," returned the man.

In bannister's time, a farce was performed under the title of "Fire and Water."

“That was some hike we had this morning,” calls bannister to a friend across the street.

Now, bannister, will you please tell us the truth about yesterday's incident?

But it is right that bannister should remain corporal, for he is daily improving in the work.

Word Value for Bannister
Scrable

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Words with friends

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