balustrades

Definition of balustradesnext
plural of balustrade
as in railings
a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports an ornately carved balustrade for the staircase

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Recent Examples of balustrades 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 Think ornate stuccoes, regal salons, wrought-iron balustrades, and panoramic terraces that offer breathtaking views of Palermo and the verdant Piana dei Colli. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balustrades
Noun
  • The mansion features a limestone-and-concrete facade that opens to reveal plaster walls and ceilings, custom raw-steel railings, and European wide-plank white oak floors throughout.
    Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Eight slim cases were custom-made by Jim Eby to fit against the second-floor railings in a way that improves safety while allowing for an open view of the museum ceiling and the hall below.
    Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • For Nabil, the core issue is the need for connected rails that let all participants in the prescription ecosystem move in harmony.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Slopestyle is a course of rails and jumps that skiers navigate while performing acrobatic jumps that judges score for execution and difficulty.
    CBS News, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026

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“Balustrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balustrades. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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