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 Some rooms at the Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove feature views of Monterey Bay; others have balconies and fireplaces. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 Staterooms are boutique-hotel luxurious, featuring king beds and private balconies for sunrise coffees. Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 From a 1924 Neo-basque house to design-forward flats with scenic balconies, add the seven Airbnbs below to your Biarritz bucket list. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 July 2026 Designed for patios, balconies, porches, pool decks, and walkways that could use a little TLC, the 12-inch tiles are waterproof, splinter-free, and bring the warmth of real wood to an outdoor space on a budget. Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026 Upstairs, two of the bedrooms had balconies, and the primary suite had a walk-in closet. Julia Echikson, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Today, all the walls are shifting, and so are ceilings, floors, balconies, seats, and stages. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026 Large Emirati flags are draped from the balconies of high-rise apartments, while tabletop versions of the flag dot stores and cafes. Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026 The 287 rooms and suites feature soothing neutral tones, deep soaking tubs, and, in many cases, private balconies overlooking the Atlantic Ocean or the Miami skyline. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balconies
Noun
  • Wide teak decks, forward observation seating and heated exterior spaces make spending long periods outdoors comfortable even in Arctic conditions.
    Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Part three shows footage of the unidentified passenger picking at her foot, which appears to have dry skin, on one of the boat’s decks.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • These terraces extend the riverside tidal park vertically, enveloping visitors in the nature that finds its home on the building's surfaces while offering spectacular views of Rotterdam.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Outdoors, the setting comes with an infinity-edge pool, a swim-up bar, covered terraces and multiple entertaining areas designed to take advantage of the lake-and-golf-course backdrop.
    David Caraccio Updated July 31, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Smoking on outdoor porches, patios and lawns isn’t safe either, since smoke comes back inside through doors, windows and vents.
    Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
  • Porches Spring may be pollen season, but porches get very dirty in summer, too.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

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“Balconies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balconies. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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