Examples of railing in a Sentence
He leaned on the deck's railing and watched the sun set.
they had to put a childproof railing on the balcony when the baby started walking
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Outdoor space: The balcony on the main level, enclosed with a clear railing, has space for outdoor dining.
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Angela Serratore, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The second floor is accessible via a modern staircase with glass railings or an elevator.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
She's noticed several new builds or renovation projects that show off columns and railings that are out of proportion with the house's size, which throws the entire home's curb appeal off balance.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Workers look for nests of wild birds to remove, and the park has installed metal spikes on railings and the tops of buildings to discourage roosting.
—Karen Kucher, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
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Angela Serratore, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The second floor is accessible via a modern staircase with glass railings or an elevator.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
She's noticed several new builds or renovation projects that show off columns and railings that are out of proportion with the house's size, which throws the entire home's curb appeal off balance.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Workers look for nests of wild birds to remove, and the park has installed metal spikes on railings and the tops of buildings to discourage roosting.
—Karen Kucher, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for railing
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“Railing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/railing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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railing
noun
rail·ing
ˈrā-liŋ 
1
: a barrier (as a fence) consisting of rails and their supports
2
: material for rails
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