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

Perhaps lenders have grown tired of funding the data center buildout, but money is not going to be the thing that finally causes the AI train to go off the rails.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Yes; the property features elevators, a variety of accessible common areas, and accessible guest rooms with bathtub grab rails, lowered electrical outlets, flashing door knockers, and more.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of rails

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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
There’s similar vintage oomph in this fifth-floor unit, which has chevron parquet floors, iron balustrades, and a slightly formal dining area backed by a wall of mirrors.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Aug. 2026