balustrade
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banister (also bannister), guardrail, rail, railing
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In Steingaden, the bucolic meadow and plain façade of Wieskirche belie the rococo church’s glorious cupola, gilded stucco, and marble balustrades, all mystically illuminated by the large windows. — National Geographic, "Castles, vineyards, and fairy-tale villages: Drive the Romantic Road," 14 Aug. 2019 French doors on two sides of this room offer access to the upper terraces wrapped in classic balustrades. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: This spacious, gracious Monte Sereno estate ensures a tranquil lifestyle close to Los Gatos," 30 July 2019 The tradition of lacing doors, mantels and balustrades with greenery was born of the notion that some of the most beautiful and restorative interior accents are found in nature. — Elle Decor Staff, ELLE Decor, "Design for the New Year," 5 Jan. 2010 Hence the magnificent gables, the plaster scrolls, escutcheons, vases, masks, garlands, festoons, cartouches, balustrades, and whatnot. — Steve King, Condé Nast Traveler, "Why We Keep Going Back to Amsterdam," 24 Dec. 2018 The balustrade and handrail were made by Cardine Studios in Bealeton, Va. Price: $136,000 4. — Karen Bruno, WSJ, "A Staircase That Takes a Step Up," 21 Aug. 2018 Garden designer Madison Cox helped to restore all the existing pavilions, balustrades, rills, ponds, platforms, and paths, while also adding new ones. — Marian Mcevoy, ELLE Decor, "An Intimate Look Inside Yves Saint Laurent’s Private Marrakech Home," 2 Aug. 2018 And while the house’s original entry and stair balustrade were intact, the ceilings, floors, moldings and window frames all needed replacing. — Pilar Viladas, New York Times, "The Secret in a Brooklyn Apartment Redo? Plywood," 6 Mar. 2018 Beyond the peekaboo walls, balustrades throughout are made of soccer netting, in homage to the space’s previous use. — Asad Syrkett, Curbed, "A Ghent pub and soccer-fan hangout becomes a dream home," 18 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'balustrade.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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