balcony

noun

bal·co·ny | \ ˈbal-kə-nē

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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

Recent Examples on the Web The street view of the two-story home shows a dominant gable roof that rises above the second-floor balcony and is painted a rich blue that’s set off by handsome gray and white trim. — Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, "100-year-old historical home in San Antonio's Beacon Hill gets a total renovation to be couple's forever home," 4 May 2021 The state-of-the-art media room has a Rayva system with multiple levels, a balcony and 4-D movie chairs that move with the movie and a bar and concession stand. — Dallas News, "Texas Hill Country meets transitional style in J. Anthony custom design," 2 May 2021 The primary bedroom even has a small balcony with views of the lake. — cleveland, "Euclid lakehouse offers beachside living without breaking the bank: House of the Week," 30 Apr. 2021 Their family members, constituents and, yes, sometimes donors cram into the chamber’s third-floor balcony seats that make Broadway theaters seem gracious in their spacing. — Philip Elliott, Time, "Biden Reaches the Summit of American Power in a Way Never Imagined," 29 Apr. 2021 The pair said their vows, rode in a carriage procession, waved from the Buckingham Palace balcony, and then ventured to a private evening reception (after an outfit change, of course). — Annie Goldsmith, Town & Country, "Kate Middleton and Prince William Release New Photos Ahead of Their Tenth Anniversary," 28 Apr. 2021 He had been observed entering the parking structure and then hanging off the ninth-floor balcony, the medical examiner said. — Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAY, "California woman killed after man jumped from parking structure onto her, authorities say," 28 Apr. 2021 One of the larger suites enjoys a full-width balcony overlooking the rear patio. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, "Home of the Week: This $17 Million Mansion in San Francisco Is Straight Out of Paris’s 6th Arrondissement," 27 Apr. 2021 The formerly flat, ground-level auditorium is now steeply raked, the back row on a level with a sound booth area that used to be a balcony. — Christopher Arnott, courant.com, "Legacy Theatre reopens its doors following $4 million renovation," 25 Apr. 2021

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“Balcony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balcony. Accessed 10 May. 2021.

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balcony

noun

English Language Learners Definition of balcony

: a raised platform that is connected to the side of a building and surrounded by a low wall or railing

: a floor or seating area above the main floor of a theater

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balcony

noun

bal·co·ny | \ ˈbal-kə-nē

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plural balconies

Kids Definition of balcony

1 : a platform enclosed by a low wall or a railing built out from the side of a building

2 : a platform inside a theater extending out over part of the main floor

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