balcony

noun

bal·co·ny | \ ˈbal-kə-nē

plural balconies

Definition of balcony

1 : a platform that projects from the wall of a building and is enclosed by a parapet or railing

2 : an interior projecting gallery in a public building (such as a theater)

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Examples of balcony in a Sentence

We asked for a hotel room with a balcony. on summer mornings I often have breakfast out on the balcony

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Late last year, Tom posted to his Instagram Story a behind-the-scenes look at filming Spider-Man: Far From Home that featured Zoha on a balcony. — Sarah Khan, Teen Vogue, "Spider-Man: Far From Home," 2 July 2019 Landen, the 5-year-old boy who was thrown over a balcony at the Mall of America in April, has had at least 15 operations since then and remains in intensive care, his family said. — Harriet Sokmensuer, PEOPLE.com, "Boy Thrown From Mall of America Balcony Has Had 15 Operations, Remains in Intensive Care," 26 June 2019 The apartment offers oversized closets and a balcony. — Hoodline, The Mercury News, "Renting in San Jose: What you can find for $3,700," 20 June 2019 For Priyanka Chopra, the azure waters of the Mediterranean made for the perfect Instagram backdrop—especially while posing upon a balcony. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "These Celebrity Instagrams from Cannes Will Inspire Major French Riviera Wanderlust," 28 May 2019 French doors in the dining room, which seats 16, lead out to a balcony. — Candace Taylor, WSJ, "Art-Collecting Real-Estate Heiress Lists Manhattan Pad for $12 Million," 26 Dec. 2018 Leaning over a balcony, Kendall and Deitchman pointed out New Stand’s youthful, seventeen-person staff, working at a long table on the basement level, next to a Click & Grow herb garden. — Lizzie Widdicombe, The New Yorker, "The Newsstands of the Future Will Have No Newspapers," 21 June 2019 The dramatic master suite, set under vaulted ceilings and a chandelier, opens to a private balcony. — Jack Flemming, latimes.com, "Singer KT Tunstall trims price of mail-order Craftsman in Venice," 21 June 2019 The rooms and villas all feature large balconies for soaking in the surroundings, too. — Alisha Prakash, USA TODAY, "9 remote resorts in Thailand: Luxurious seclusion for when you want to get lost," 20 June 2019

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