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 Two additional guest bedrooms have private baths, balconies, and walk-in closets. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026 Featuring cantilevered balconies and roofs, Wright later described the home as a progenitor to Fallingwater. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026 In town, the rooms at Le Mirage come with private balconies overlooking Percé Rock. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026 The rooms All of the rooms and suites have balconies, terraces, or large windows with views of the Amalfi coast. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026 The tower features a curved, sculptural form with floor-to-ceiling glazing and wide balconies, offering panoramic views across Vancouver and its surroundings. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026 At Lucas, much of the park meets the city behind fences, and its rooftop gardens and balconies are generally open only for special events or for diners at its upscale restaurant. — Sam Lubell, Curbed, 21 Sep. 2026 There are 31 rooms and suites, each with its own design and antique furnishings, and several have balconies that look over the Rhine. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026 Firefighters arrived to find a first-floor unit of the three-story apartment building engulfed in flames, with the fire extending to balconies on the second and third floors, Metro Fire Capt. — Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balconies
Noun
  • This more permanent camp is situated on a remote watering hole and is made up of six permanent, sprawling suites with private pools, viewing decks, and hard-wood floors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Over the last few years, slide decks have shown up at house parties, matchmaking events and even in bars at gatherings like Lectures on Tap.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The beach club is equipped with another pool, plus fold-out terraces that immerse guests in their surroundings.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The living room is the home’s focal point, according to its listing, with vaulted ceilings, fireplace and walls of glass framing the pool, tennis court, and terraces.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Burrows Near Man-Made Structures Skunk burrows are often found under buildings, sheds, porches, decks, and even concrete foundations, says Pollard.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026
  • My picks include generous dining sets, picks for smaller porches, and even guest-ready seating clusters complete with fire pits to extend the outdoor hosting season even more.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Balconies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balconies. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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