balconies

Definition of balconiesnext
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 With one tower completed and a second under construction, the ultra-luxe condo complex offers panoramic bay views, spacious balconies, concierge services, and pool cabanas. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026 The Inn Solitude, a Bavarian-style lodge with ski in and ski out access, where rooms have balconies and plush amenities, also has an outdoor hot tub, which is a nice escape from the rest of the villages’ soakers. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 There are balconies on each floor with avenue views, and all rooms feature mosaic tiles, custom millwork, and velvet headboards. Paul Oswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Each suite will showcase floor-to-ceiling windows and large balconies, resulting in an airy, spacious feel. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026 Later Tuesday night, as protesters marched toward Commerce Street, people cheered from rooftops, peered from apartment windows and leaned over parking garage balconies to capture photos and videos of the commotion. Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026 The largest model, Superfecta, is a two-story townhome with 1,375 square feet, two bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms and three balconies. Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026 The penthouse will be 1,300 square feet and have balconies on both ends, Strada said. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2025 The rooms all have balconies, many overlooking the rolling hills covered with grape vines. Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balconies
Noun
  • Students are required to bring two full decks of cards including the jokers.
    Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
  • About half of the county’s expenditure will help pay for tiny homes for the site and improvements such as wastewater treatment, parking, paths, decks and fencing.
    Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Expansive windows frame the rows of grapes like living artwork, while terraces, pergolas, and outdoor living spaces invite residents to linger, glass in hand, taking in the sunset over the hills.
    Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Developers advertise a fitness center, outdoor pool and courtyard with grills, with apartments offering quartz countertops, modern stainless steel appliances, designer lighting, individual terraces and other amenities.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Electric shovels are a good option for sidewalks or small driveways, as well as porches, steps and other elevated areas where a snow blower cannot reach.
    Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
  • With snowfall right around the corner, people may be digging back out the snow shovels and snow blowers to ensure driveways, sidewalks and porches are clear.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Jan. 2026

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

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