English Word · Intermediate
guardrail
A protective rail placed beside a dangerous area to stop people or vehicles entering it
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑɹdˌɹeɪl/
Meaning
A protective rail placed beside a dangerous area to stop people or vehicles entering it.
Example
A guardrail separated the footpath from the steep drop.
A guardrail separated the footpath from the steep drop.
Practice tips
- Practice guardrail out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.