balustrade
noun
bal·us·trade
ˈba-lə-ˌstrād 
1
: a row of balusters topped by a rail
2
: a low parapet or barrier
Examples of balustrade in a Sentence
an ornately carved balustrade for the staircase
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The balustrade at the far end affords one of the great panoramas of the Eternal City, with the dome of St. Peter’s etched on the horizon.
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David Laskin, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
The oak desk in the library offers a view from above of the living room, and at the same time acts as a balustrade.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2024
Tip 4: Use a desk with a view as a balustrade
On the mezzanine, a gray bench feels like a natural part of the apartment’s structure.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2024
Lee has further been inspired by the cast iron railings and street architecture of the British capital to shape the rails, balustrades, and handrails in-store.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024
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David Laskin, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
The oak desk in the library offers a view from above of the living room, and at the same time acts as a balustrade.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2024
Tip 4: Use a desk with a view as a balustrade
On the mezzanine, a gray bench feels like a natural part of the apartment’s structure.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2024
Lee has further been inspired by the cast iron railings and street architecture of the British capital to shape the rails, balustrades, and handrails in-store.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Balustrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balustrade. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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balustrade
noun
bal·us·trade
ˈbal-ə-ˌstrād
: a row of balusters topped by a rail
also
: a low wall or barrier
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