noun Download 🔗Share A central pillar around which a staircase spirals. Examples : "The old house had a beautiful wooden newel post, around which the winding staircase spiraled. " architecture building structure part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sturdy pillar at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs, supporting the handrail. Examples : "The child slid down the banister and bumped into the newel at the bottom of the stairs. " architecture building part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A novelty; a new thing. Examples : "The electric car was a newel in the town, attracting attention everywhere it went. " thing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading