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
Krishnamoorhi greeted prospective voters along the metal railings on Western, shaking hands with supporters along the route.
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Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
The color, style, and design of railings, trim, porch columns, and even balusters can have a heavy impact on the appearance of the home.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 13 Mar. 2026
The ironwork on the railings and lack of a spandrel wall are technological innovations of their time — but only of their time.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Leaving Cobwebs In Corners Even the cleanest porches tend to collect a few cobwebs over time, especially in isolated corners, along ceilings, and around railings.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The interiors are also full of striking contrasts, with maple wood paneling playing against iron-beam ceilings and glass railings.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
The first-floor entrance lobby and six-story atrium, including terrazzo floors, concrete walls, skylights and brass railings, are also recommended for protection and not to be altered.
—Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
During a recent walkthrough, LED strips waited to be programmed beneath balcony railings, bars remained wrapped for protection.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
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
Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
The color, style, and design of railings, trim, porch columns, and even balusters can have a heavy impact on the appearance of the home.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 13 Mar. 2026
The ironwork on the railings and lack of a spandrel wall are technological innovations of their time — but only of their time.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Leaving Cobwebs In Corners Even the cleanest porches tend to collect a few cobwebs over time, especially in isolated corners, along ceilings, and around railings.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The interiors are also full of striking contrasts, with maple wood paneling playing against iron-beam ceilings and glass railings.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
The first-floor entrance lobby and six-story atrium, including terrazzo floors, concrete walls, skylights and brass railings, are also recommended for protection and not to be altered.
—Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
During a recent walkthrough, LED strips waited to be programmed beneath balcony railings, bars remained wrapped for protection.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for railings
Noun
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Instead, there was Foster, checking into the game just as the whole thing threatened to go off the rails for Duke.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Universal Studios Hollywood visitors will be cast as extras in a monster movie that goes off the rails when a villainous character known as The Phantom Director unleashes Universal Monsters such as Frankenstein, Dracula and the Wolf Man during the park’s Universal Fan Fest Nights.—
Jeffrey Miller,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Cite this Entry
“Railings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railings. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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