Thesaurus results for RAILINGS

railings

noun

plural of railing

as in rails

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

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Recent Examples of railings The 120 year-old staircase was also retained, with only the railings on its landing built to match. — Nuriyah Johar, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026 Most were gleaming white and conventionally extravagant, with black privacy glass and chrome railings and layers of decks. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026 The entrance is a quiet and cavernous space with a magnificent spiral staircase made of stone with wrought iron railings. — Mary Holland, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026 Fix the easy hazards first The NIA recommends going room by room and addressing immediate dangers like poor lighting and loose stair railings before taking on bigger projects. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 The victim suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries, as bystanders on the boardwalk jumped over railings to avoid the speeding car. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for railings

Noun

Now there are rails suspended from the ceiling and an honest-to-goodness cash register in the front, with dressing rooms and more standing racks in the back half of the space, totaling 940 square feet.

— Max Berlinger, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Unbounder can also install roof rails for further cargo-hauling capability.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of rails

Noun

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