handrail

noun

hand·​rail ˈhan(d)-ˌrāl How to pronounce handrail (audio)
: a narrow rail for grasping with the hand as a support

Examples of handrail in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Using handrails on outdoor walkways and avoiding elevated areas. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2024 This generally includes handrails, fill spouts, eyeball fittings, pool cleaners, pool thermometers, skimmer baskets, and any pool toys or recreational equipment. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024 SpaceX teams tried to mitigate risks and prepare for every potential challenge through a barrage of tests, some as simple as putting a handrail into a freezing chamber — set to negative 90 degrees Celsius — to see how cold to the touch a ladder might be when exposed to space, Isaacman said. Jackie Wattles, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024 The astronauts held a handrail system that was significantly shorter than previous NASA spacewalks. David Brennan, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for handrail 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'handrail.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of handrail was in 1675

Dictionary Entries Near handrail

Cite this Entry

“Handrail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handrail. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

handrail

noun
hand·​rail ˈhan-ˌdrāl How to pronounce handrail (audio)
: a narrow rail for grasping as a support (as on a staircase)
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!