pilaster Meaning & Definition
What Does Pilaster Mean?
Pilaster is a noun that means an upright architectural member that is rectangular in plan and is structurally a pier but architecturally treated as a column and that usually projects a third of its width or less from the wall.
Word Facts for Pilaster
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pi-ˈla-stər/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | column, pier and pillar |
| Plural | pilasters |
| First known use | 1573 |
Pilaster Definition (Noun)
- an upright architectural member that is rectangular in plan and is structurally a pier but architecturally treated as a column and that usually projects a third of its width or less from the wall
Synonyms of Pilaster
Pilaster synonyms and antonyms →Pilaster in a Sentence
the rectangular pilasters spaced along the building's facade lend an air of classical grandeur
Word Forms & Grammar
pilaster
pilasters
pilaster (plural pilasters)
Words That Rhyme With Pilaster
Origin of Pilaster
Origin 1: Middle French pilastre, from Italian pilastro
Origin 2: From Middle French pilastre, from Italian pilastro. Equivalent to pillar + -aster.
First Known Use
1573
How Do You Say Pilaster?
Pilaster is pronounced /pi-ˈla-stər/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (la).
Questions People Ask About Pilaster
What part of speech is pilaster?
Pilaster is a noun.
What is another word for pilaster?
Close synonyms of pilaster are column, pier and pillar. See the full list of pilaster synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of pilaster?
The plural of pilaster is pilasters.