Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > N Synonyms of newel Find synonyms for: Noun 1. newel post, newel, post usage: the post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrail 2. newel, column, pillar usage: the central pillar of a circular staircase WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of newel (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Hanukkah Origins of the Christmas Holiday Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 Krampus: The Christmas Devil Kwanzaa ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: temporize Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language