railing

noun

rail·​ing ˈrā-liŋ 

1

: a barrier consisting of a rail and supports

2

: rails

also : material for making rails

Synonyms

• balustrade
• banister
• bannister
• guardrail
• rail

Examples of railing in a Sentence

He leaned on the deck's railing and watched the sun set.

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The video shows the exact moment that the child is seen yelling for Wharton and leaning too far over the railing. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024

As the Chiefs headed out of the stadium on Sunday, Nov. 24 after securing a win over the Panthers with a score of 30-27, a young Chiefs fan attempted to lean over the railing and greet the players. —Danielle Jennings, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024

This easy railing allows the eyes to be drawn to your beautiful staircase. —Macie Stump, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024

There are obstacles—like a large stone fireplace, wood railings, or furniture—that force people to take specific paths. —Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

railing

noun

rail·​ing ˈrā-liŋ 

1

: a barrier (as a fence) consisting of rails and their supports

2

: material for rails