1. an ornamental object that forms the top or end of a structure, such as a post, roof, or piece of furniture
Usage: commonly used in architecture and interior design
2. a decorative knob or pointed end on a curtain rod, bedpost, or similar object
Usage: common in household furnishings

Examples

• The brass finial on top of the fence post gleamed in the sunlight.
• She chose curtain rods with elegant crystal finials to match her bedroom décor.
• The church steeple was topped with a golden finial.
• The four-poster bed featured ornate wooden finials at each corner.
• The architect specified decorative finials for the roofline of the historic building.
• The finial on the newel post added a sophisticated touch to the staircase.