Definition of balconynext
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 On a cul-de-sac overlooking Rockport Harbor, the 1-plus-acre lot includes a balcony and terrace, an antique guest house, a beach area, and a three-car garage topped by bonus space. The Week Us, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026 Near the lines, agents stood on balconies overlooking the winding crowds, and walked on the outskirts of the area. Irene Wright, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026 Even a small balcony or sunny windowsill can support a few pots of herbs that elevate everyday cooking. Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026 Zegler, who took the prize for Best Musical Performance (the show also won Best Musical Production), looked forlorn when the subject of the balcony was raised. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for balcony
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Noun
  • And casualties were held to 10 wounded because the ship’s captain had ordered much of the crew above decks before the mine strike.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
  • In November, Axios reported that the digital media company’s board had discussed spinning off the podcast business; the company subsequently sent an investor deck for the audio and video business out to investors and similarly positioned digital media companies.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • After all, a sandy dance floor calls for a very different footwear strategy than a reception set atop a stone terrace—if shoes are required at all.
    Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2026
  • The condo features two private exterior elevators and a private 1,800-square-foot rooftop terrace that looks out on the mountains and Denver Botanic Gardens.
    Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As the procession turned down Martinique Avenue, a stretch of low-slung apartments popular with recent immigrants, residents stepped out onto their porches and balconies.
    Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Yankee Stadium has the short porch, Fenway Park has the Green Monster cutting the left-field line down to 310 feet and extending center field to 420.
    Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026

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“Balcony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balcony. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.

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