Synonyms of balustrade

balustrade

noun

ˈba-lə-ˌstrād 

as in railing

a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports

an ornately carved balustrade for the staircase

Synonyms & Similar Words

• railing
• rail
• banister
• guardrail
• handrail
• fender
• taffrail

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of balustrade

With its polished English oak paneling and ornate Louis XIV-style wrought-iron balustrades presided over by a torch-wielding bronze cherub, the opulent atrium is remembered by historians as both the main thoroughfare and architectural crown jewel of the legendary liner. — Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026

The balustrade was built in Highland Park in the 1920s. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026

The city has tried to anticipate higher river levels in some recent projects and Public Works Project Manager Bob Scott told several dozen people gathered for the update that the next balustrade could stand about two feet higher than the earlier barriers. — Steve Patterson, Florida Times-Union, 27 Feb. 2026

Accessed via a private lobby, the panoramic owner’s suite forward spans just over 260 square feet and opens to a personal terrace with a glass balustrade that dissolves into the horizon. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026