balustrade
noun
bal·us·trade
ˈba-lə-ˌstrād 
1
: a row of balusters topped by a rail
2
: a low parapet or barrier
Examples of balustrade in a Sentence
an ornately carved balustrade for the staircase
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Ramon Portelli for Studio NiCHE The comparatively large 10-sq-m (107-sq-ft) outdoor terrace features a bespoke limestone planter in place of a traditional balustrade.
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New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
The addition neither aspires to novelty nor imitates great age, being free of balustrades, pilasters, dentil cornices, and all the other surface frosting that Beaux-Arts architects considered indispensable.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 25 Mar. 2025
Think ornate stuccoes, regal salons, wrought-iron balustrades, and panoramic terraces that offer breathtaking views of Palermo and the verdant Piana dei Colli.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
The addition neither aspires to novelty nor imitates great age, being free of balustrades, pilasters, dentil cornices, and all the other surface frosting that Beaux-Arts architects considered indispensable.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 25 Mar. 2025
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New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
The addition neither aspires to novelty nor imitates great age, being free of balustrades, pilasters, dentil cornices, and all the other surface frosting that Beaux-Arts architects considered indispensable.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 25 Mar. 2025
Think ornate stuccoes, regal salons, wrought-iron balustrades, and panoramic terraces that offer breathtaking views of Palermo and the verdant Piana dei Colli.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
The addition neither aspires to novelty nor imitates great age, being free of balustrades, pilasters, dentil cornices, and all the other surface frosting that Beaux-Arts architects considered indispensable.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for balustrade
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“Balustrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balustrade. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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balustrade
noun
bal·us·trade
ˈbal-ə-ˌstrād
: a row of balusters topped by a rail
also
: a low wall or barrier
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