Synonyms for pilaster
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it is attached; it gives the appearance of a support, but is only for decoration.
Forms
- Plural
- pilasters → columns, posts…
Example sentences
- column The spinal column is composed of twenty-four bones.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pilaster | falling | |
| column | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- post1
- 6 letters
- column2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (column2 = 2 syllables).