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

Solplex Solar Deck Lights 16 Pack, Warm White Safely illuminate steps, gardens, railings, and more with 16 warm white LED lights. —Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026

The report notes the investigation revealed that the child was initially found with her head wedged between the railing of the portable crib and a plastic cot that had been placed over it. —Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025

There are frequent shuttle stops, railings at major viewpoints, and plenty of benches. —Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025

Arrange it on the mantle, drape it over an entryway table, secure it along a railing, or all of the above for a touch of festive flair. —Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025

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