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 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 vast main deck could become a large salon, a stage, or auditorium, with terraces opening both to port and starboard, while curved staircases lead to balconies and private spaces above. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 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 Most accommodations have spacious balconies, while the tile-and-marble bathrooms are more compact and stocked with Ritual Farmer toiletries. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 22 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 Tall French windows filter in plenty of light, and some suites open onto private balconies or terraces overlooking the city. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 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
  • Usually the bar is a rowdy reprieve filled with sweaty bodies and pounding bass lines, with Lo situated behind the DJ decks.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Multilevel decks and a beautiful stone patio further blend interior and exterior spaces.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Apartments will include private terraces on each floor, keyless entry, high-speed internet and smart thermostats.
    — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The triplex penthouse is perched high above the Milan skyline, with landscaped terraces.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Flags of Mexico, Argentina and Colombia decorate the front porches of family homes.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Turn Off Porch Lights Outdoor lights can attract lovebugs in the evenings, so turn off bright exterior lights to keep them away from porches and entryways.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Balconies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balconies. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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