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 Guests can choose from traditional rooms or spacious one- or two-bedroom suites, some of which have balconies and two-way gas fireplaces. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 June 2026 Select room styles also feature upgraded appointments such as sitting areas, private balconies, or clawfoot tubs. Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026 Garden terraces and private balconies overlook the Mediterranean, while an interconnected guest house and a 36-foot swimming pool with a pool house complete the residence. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 June 2026 The latter beach features a beach house and event venue with sunny balconies rising overhead. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026 Thus, security was tight and the event did not allow for the usual socializing and table-hopping — and the press, as social media shows, was banished to the balconies. Jem Aswad, Variety, 12 June 2026 Oceanfront rooms with balconies are coveted for good reason; waking up with a hot cup of coffee, salty sea air, and a view of the Atlantic is an unreal way to start the day. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 This exclusive adults-only resort will feature 340 rooms, including 11 spectacular villas, bold, modern design, and accommodation options with balconies, private pools, and swim-ups. Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 Riviera is a theater, sitting low beneath high hillsides that almost serve as balconies. Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balconies
Noun
  • The same breakfast and lunch buffets are also served in the smaller bistro on Deck 8, which provides some excellent views of the surroundings—not to mention easy access to outdoor decks if wildlife is spotted during a meal.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
  • Each of the three tree houses sleeps between one and five guests and comes with a slate of creature comforts, including hot showers, full kitchens, fireplaces, Wi-Fi, rooftop decks, and private outdoor firepits.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • These terraces can be used to grow shrubs, vegetables, and flowers.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
  • The rooms There are 10 room categories ranging from inner view rooms that look out over the hotel’s atrium and city-facing suites with private terraces, as well as smaller rooms that overlook the Guggenheim, in addition to the premier-level rooms and suites.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Clean all outdoor surfaces, including patios, decks, driveways and porches.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
  • In the decades since, most of these homes became modernized with central air conditioning and many homeowners have fully enclosed sleeping porches to turn them into year-round sunrooms or to enlarge an existing bedroom or bathroom.
    Maggie Burch, Southern Living, 8 June 2026

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“Balconies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balconies. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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