terrace

as in balcony
a flat roofless structure attached to a building from their terraces residents of the high-rise have panoramic views of the city

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Recent Examples of terrace There’s a striking indoor bar, but the main draw, aside from the cocktails, is the outdoor terrace, lined with greenery, which offers views of the surrounding neighborhood. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025 This will contain six floors of residential units and a rooftop terrace available to all residents, offering excellent views of the local area. New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025 Just steps from the sand and a short stroll to the landmark Huntington Beach Pier, the resort offers 519 spacious rooms and suites — many featuring oceanview terraces, private firepits and adjoining or connecting layouts ideal for a multigenerational family staycation. David Dickstein, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025 The fifth floor also will extend into several VIP lounges and a private terrace overlooking the downtown Beijing skyline, adding a refined touch to the retail experience. Denni Hu, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for terrace
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Noun
  • The complaint alleges that the defendants failed to properly inspect, maintain and repair the balcony at 242 Stetson Street, resulting in a structural failure that caused McGovern and several others to fall 20 feet to the pavement below.
    Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Many of the bedrooms open up to balconies or porches, giving you the perfect perch from which to look out over the land.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Such operations often involve dozens of aircraft cycling through launch and recovery, with fuel and munitions being moved across steel decks, and night operations requiring precise choreography.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The hiring of former catcher Kurt Suzuki, who spent the past two seasons as a special assistant to general manager Perry Minasian, clears the decks to get the A/C figured out.
    Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Having discovered a scarecrow dummy — an exact-looking replica of her costume — stashed in Sharon’s garage, a quick fingerprint dusting revealed a clear fingerprint from the kid who was on her porch at the time of Beryl’s murder.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
  • At the time, Spencer noticed how newspapers were being thrown in the general direction of subscribers' porches.
    Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Terrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrace. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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