Thesaurus results for BALCONY

balcony

noun

ˈbal-kə-nē

Definition of balcony

as in deck

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 balcony Ilma features just 224 suites, all with a private balcony overlooking the sea. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 22 July 2026 In the snapshots, Gomez posed on a scenic balcony while holding her birthday dessert. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 22 July 2026 The October heist set off global outcry and a nationwide manhunt for the thieves, who broke into the museum through a second-floor balcony using a ladder in broad daylight. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 22 July 2026 The design included the central balcony on the palace’s front façade (made famous at royal weddings and Trooping the Colour), which was originally suggested by Prince Albert. — Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for balcony

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Noun

Rather than chasing maximum deck length, Tern prioritizes real-world agility for urban riders.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
Wide teak decks, forward observation seating and heated exterior spaces make spending long periods outdoors comfortable even in Arctic conditions.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of deck

Noun

Offering views of the Hollywood Hills via floor-to-ceiling windows and a 1,600-square-foot terrace, Damon’s pad has two bedrooms and two bathrooms across its 2,600 square feet.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026
There will also be a hostel and multiple garden terraces, including a rooftop garden.

— Adam Williams July 24, New Atlas, 24 July 2026

Definition of terrace

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This 2021 lodge-style home near the coast in the Lowcountry has a studio accessory dwelling unit (ADU) above a carriage-house garage with a covered front porch, wood floors, a full bath, and a galley kitchen.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 27 July 2026
The caller, according to a recording of police radio transmissions obtained by WLS, said a neighbor was shot on a porch along with a woman.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 26 July 2026

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