railing

noun

rail·​ing ˈrā-liŋ 

1

: a barrier consisting of a rail and supports

2

: rails

also : material for making rails

Synonyms of railing

• rail

Examples of railing in a Sentence

He leaned on the deck's railing and watched the sun set.

they had to put a childproof railing on the balcony when the baby started walking

Recent Examples on the Web

August Grove Rotella Metal Planter Planters add instant curb appeal, and this one that affixes to a railing is durable, easy to mount, and looks great on a variety of home styles. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026

The interiors are also full of striking contrasts, with maple wood paneling playing against iron-beam ceilings and glass railings. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026

The first-floor entrance lobby and six-story atrium, including terrazzo floors, concrete walls, skylights and brass railings, are also recommended for protection and not to be altered. —Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026

During a recent walkthrough, LED strips waited to be programmed beneath balcony railings, bars remained wrapped for protection. —Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for railing

• ailing
• bailing
• baling
• failing
• flailing
• grayling
• hailing
• jailing
• mailing
• nailing
• paling
• sailing

Kids Definition

railing

noun

rail·​ing ˈrā-liŋ 

1

: a barrier (as a fence) consisting of rails and their supports

2

: material for rails