handrail

noun

hand·​rail ˈhan(d)-ˌrāl How to pronounce handrail (audio)
Synonyms of handrailnext
: a narrow rail for grasping with the hand as a support

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Inside the vehicle, the koala, named Peri, latched onto a yellow handrail and enjoyed the rest of the ride. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025 The Roll-In Shower Room features a low-threshold roll-in shower, an in-shower chair, handrails, and ample space for mobility. David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025 Toward the other end of the first floor is a grand white stone staircase that connects all three floors, whose golden handrails are created by Goossens — it is also animated by a sculpture of aluminum beads swathed in gold leaf — a site-specific work by the contemporary artist Jean-Michel Othoniel. Denni Hu, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025 The off-white exterior and synthetic handrails require less cleaning, for example. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for handrail

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of handrail was in 1675

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“Handrail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handrail. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.

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handrail

noun
hand·​rail ˈhan-ˌdrāl How to pronounce handrail (audio)
: a narrow rail for grasping as a support (as on a staircase)

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