Synonyms of railing

railing 1 of 2

noun

ˈrā-liŋ 

as in rail

a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports

they had to put a childproof railing on the balcony when the baby started walking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rail
• balustrade
• banister
• guardrail
• handrail
• fender
• taffrail

railing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of rail

as in ranting

Related Words

• ranting
• reviling
• fulminating
• cussing
• execrating
• anathematizing
• blaspheming
• damning
• cursing
• confounding
• imprecating
• swearing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of railing

Noun

In some extreme cases, views were restricted by railings, but many complained about poor sightlines or having bridges in the way. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Tourists speaking several languages, some wearing foam Statue of Liberty crowns, filled the seats; Quan made his way to an upper-deck railing. — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

This easy-to-install set of 16 lights is backed by more than 11,000 perfect ratings for its ability to illuminate porch steps, fences, railings, pathways, patios, and driveways with a soft, warm-white light. — Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026

This set of minimalistic dusk-to-dawn deck lights is one of the simplest options to add lights around your railings, and more than 11,000 reviewers give them five stars. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026