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 After admiring the ornate Canarian-style balconies of Casa Salazar, guests can explore the rich flavors of the island during a visit to nearby El Lomo Winery. Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 The Emergence section, which will occupy the Grand Palais’s interior balconies, will host sixteen exhibitors, half of whom are new to the fair. News Desk, Artforum, 28 May 2025 Pair it with sneakers and a crossbody fanny pack for an off-duty model look—or just wear it with slippers and enjoy the hotel balcony. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025 From Craigslist, Akasha rented a huge, three-story house on South Austin’s Convict Hill with giant oak trees in the back yard, a view of the city from his bedroom’s balcony, the sun streaming into its windows from three directions, and gallery lighting for his growing art collection. Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for balcony
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Noun
  • Qui-Gon Jinn and Darth Maul are at the head of this release’s spotlight decks.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • The first of their kind in the Caribbean, the overwater bungalows and villas at properties like Sandals Grande Saint Lucian perch on a floating deck above turquoise waters for a stay that helps immerse you in the natural setting.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • The large terrace is the ideal place for soaking up the dramatic sunsets.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
  • Out back, the resort-style amenities continue with a pool, spa, summer kitchen, multiple covered terraces, a gazebo, and three fire pits.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 June 2025
Noun
  • The covered porch is impressively spacious, while customization options offer plenty of space inside, too.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
  • The engineer discovered the masonry was oxidized and needed to be replaced, along with the porch, causing the cost of the repairs to go up $181,000.
    Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025

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