balconies

plural of balcony
as in decks
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 balconies As onlookers began to notice, more musicians suddenly joined in — including a pianist and extra singers — from other open balconies above the street. Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025 Visitors are instantly captivated by Tbilisi’s ancient churches, winding cobblestone streets, and vibrant balconies that paint the city in color and history. Essence, 7 Nov. 2025 Each of the 119 rooms is spacious and serene, outfitted with deep soaking tubs, Hästens beds, and balconies that open to crisp mountain air. Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025 As the speeches began, chaos consumed the day as air horns were blasted, pages from pornographic magazines thrown down from the balconies and white mice released on to the floor, before the ‘nun’ started dancing up and down the aisles shouting comic profanity. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025 But the big draw is the oversized balconies that face outwards, overlooking the back of the ship. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025 There’s a playroom, bonus lounge and two bedrooms with Juliet balconies. Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025 Additionally, outdoor terraces and balconies provide ample ventilation. New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025 The sky-high, three-bedroom pad features 2,542 square feet of chic interiors by Johnson Naylor, a private rooftop terrace of 858 square feet, and balconies on both levels. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balconies
Noun
  • Taking the stage during the group’s induction, Spinderella reflected on her four-decade journey behind the decks.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Nov. 2025
  • To keep things even more organized, stack the board games, then use small decorative bins or baskets to sort smaller items (like card decks or two-player games) to keep them from cluttering shelves.
    Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The main level spills onto terraces and an infinity pool that seems to melt into the Mediterranean.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
  • From the cobblestoned street, descend by elevator to a series of terraces linked by walkways framed with tropical foliage.
    Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Some homes left multiple bags and boxes of food on their porches.
    Nashville Tennessean, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Repairs could include the replacement of deteriorated siding, windows, porches and flooring.
    Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025

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“Balconies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balconies. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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