word
pilaster
pih-LAS-ter
pɪˈlæstərListen
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Syllable breakdown
pilaster
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Dictionary meaning
A shallow rectangular column projecting from a wall, decorative rather than structural.
History and origin
Italian — 'pilastro' (pillar).
Examples
- The ballroom walls were articulated with gilded pilasters between each arched window.
Common mispronunciations
PIH-lah-sterpih-LAS-tuh
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