as in deck
a flat roofless structure attached to a building on summer mornings I often have breakfast out on the balcony

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Recent Examples of balcony Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt stood next to Sam Reinhart on the balcony of Elbo Room, a popular Fort Lauderdale bar, celebrating Florida’s second consecutive Stanley Cup win Thursday. Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 20 June 2025 Most rooms feature private balconies for river views. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 20 June 2025 These pieces will instantly upgrade any backyard, patio, or balcony. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025 For example, Monday Zero’s alcohol-free gin has a sturdy, robust presence in the glass, while Cut Above’s softer personality syncs up nicely with the cucumbers — the latter tastes particularly good on a balcony in summer air. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for balcony
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Noun
  • The ship has 11 decks, three pools (including an adults-only pool), a spa, a sports deck, and 875 staterooms ranging from cozy to spacious two-bedroom suites.
    Ronny Maye, Essence, 24 June 2025
  • Without air-conditioning, the bedrooms became too hot to sleep in, so passengers brought their mattresses out to the deck and slept outside.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • The stunning terrace, which wraps around most of the property and offers unobstructed views of the sea below.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 24 June 2025
  • There’s an open grill, a garden terrace with just enough candlelight, and a menu best exemplified through its bluefin tuna tartare with raspberry & beetroot sorbet, blood orange, and ponzu sauce.
    Lela London, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Don’t shelter in unprotected open buildings, such as metal sheds, picnic pavilions, baseball dugouts and porches.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 June 2025
  • Fronted by a useful porch area, the tiny house also features a spacious interior layout that's arranged on one floor.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 June 2025

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