Definition of Bannister

1. Noun. English runner who in 1954 became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes (born in 1929).


2. Noun. A railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling.
Exact synonyms: Balusters, Balustrade, Banister, Handrail
Group relationships: Balcony
Terms within: Baluster, Rail, Railing
Generic synonyms: Barrier

Definition of Bannister

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bannister

banner
bannered
banneret
bannerets
bannerette
bannerettes
bannering
bannerlike
bannerol
bannerols
banners
bannet
bannets
banning
banning-order
bannister (current term)
Bannister's disease
bannisters
bannock
Bannockburn
bannocks
banns
Bannwarth's syndrome
banquet
banqueted
banqueter
banqueters
banqueting
banquets
banquette

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