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balustrade

bal·us·trade [ ˈba-lə-ˌstrād]

balustrade

noun

[ˈba-lə-ˌstrād]

Definition of balustrade

1 : a row of balusters topped by a rail

2 : a low parapet or barrier

Other Words from balustrade

balustraded \ ˈba-lə-ˌstrā-dəd \ adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms for dainty

Synonyms: Synonyms

Recent Examples on the Web

//Currently a pop-up, III Mas dinners take place monthly in his family’s Sherman Oaks backyard, where a big black smoker abuts the bleached balustrade of a grand mansion.
— Hadley Tomicki, Los Angeles Times, "III Mas gives an Armenian twist to Texas barbecue," 30 Sep. 2019
//Many lined the balustrades of the three higher floors overlooking where others gathered in the wide space below.
— San Diego Union-Tribune, "Hong Kong protesters take over mall, fold origami cranes," 21 Sep. 2019
//Below this flame, below the dark balustrade with its glowing leaves, two gutters vomited relentlessly through monster mouths a hard rain that gleamed silver against the dark facade.
— Ken Follett, Smithsonian, "A Hymn to Notre-Dame," 15 Apr. 2019
//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

First Known Use of balustrade

1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for balustrade

French, from Italian balaustrata, from balaustro

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