Synonyms for handrail
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp, or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.
Related words
- Is a kind of
- rail railing
Forms
- Plural
- handrails → bannisters, balustrades…
Example sentences
- balustrade The staircase balustrade was carved from red marble.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| handrail | rising | |
| bannister | rising | |
| balustrade | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- bannister3
- 10 letters
- balustrade
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (bannister3 = 3 syllables).