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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