Synonyms of balustrades

balustrades

noun

plural of balustrade

as in railings

a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports

an ornately carved balustrade for the staircase

Synonyms & Similar Words

• railings
• rails
• banisters
• guardrails
• handrails
• fenders
• taffrails

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of balustrades

Luckily the damage appears to be mostly cosmetic, and the beautiful balustrades, stained glass, and mahogany built-ins have survived the makeover unscathed. — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2026

At the main residence, a grand double-height foyer opens to the interiors, where bright white walls contrast with dark wood floors and balustrades. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026

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 Cotton Exchange has fanciful touches on the exterior, including faux columns and balustrades, and a fountain at the front of the building, dominated by a gryphon, a mythic creature that is part lion, part eagle. — Jim Halley, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026

Seven levels of the gallery rise around a central staircase of frosted glass and ornate brass balustrades that seem to float upward, and a glass modern elevator that blends modern with classical chic. — Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025