baluster

/ˈbæljʊstər, ˈbæləstər/

Definitions

1. noun

A vertical post or bar, typically one of a series, supporting the handrail of a staircase or balcony, or forming part of a fence or railing.

“The ornate balusters on the staircase added to the home’s elegant design.”

Synonyms

  • column
  • pillar
  • post