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 In Paro, Dawa at Hilltop by Heeton is the country’s largest hotel, with 87 rooms featuring private balconies and views of the surrounding peaks; its indoor pool is a nice amenity after a flight into Paro International Airport, the country’s sole international gateway. Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025 Boston and its environs are a treasure trove of intimate spaces and sweeping views, dreamy restaurants and enchanting balconies. Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025 There are 51 rooms and suites, many of which come with balconies for soaking up the great outdoors. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025 For those seeking even more space and seclusion, the 70 m² owner’s suite can be created by combining two main-deck suites into one expansive living space with two private balconies and a separate lounge. Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Smaller bamboo contraptions often poke out of windows, or cover air conditioning units and balconies. Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025 The 171 rooms have marble bathrooms, wingback chairs, and balconies with views of either the Caspian or Baku’s Old City, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025 Families can book a two-room suite with kitchen, and many rooms feature balconies for watching boats sail by. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025 The game-changing megayacht featured one of the industry’s first beach clubs, with side balconies changing how the owner could access the yacht from the water. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balconies
Noun
  • While the largest consulting firms continue to send armies of 25-year-old MBAs with PowerPoint decks, a new breed of consultants is emerging with AI tools and implementing solutions.
    Andrew Dunn, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Getting this visual transition out of the way now also clears the decks for what could be a pretty busy macOS 27.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Outdoors, there are three separate garden terraces, with one above the garage providing a prime location for grilling and alfresco dining.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Organic textures, spa-like bathrooms, and private terraces (some with outdoor showers) create contemporary spaces while staying true to the hotel’s roots in Big Sur’s rugged character.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The waterfront, retreat-like Weekapaug Inn has expansive porches and large windows that frame Quonochontaug Pond.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Investing in outdoor lighting is a simple solution to illuminate pathways and porches for safer steps.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Balconies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balconies. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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