Definition of Balustrade

an attachment to the side of a wall near a set of stairs or a waist-level wall used to prevent people from falling down or over something

Examples of Balustrade in a sentence

Anna firmly held on to the balustrade as she climbed the hundreds of steps to the top of the Eiffel Tower.  

Most ships have a steel-enforced balustrade to protect people from falling overboard when they lean over the side to see the water.  

Jenna nearly fell down the steep stairs several times on her way to the top because the staircase had no balustrade to hold on to.  

Tourists are warned to not sit on the balustrade at the top of the Empire State Building because even though the railing is okay to lean on, it’s still risky.  

The happy couple stood on the balcony and leaned against the balustrade as they starred up at the stars.  

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