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 There are 51 rooms and suites, many of which come with balconies for soaking up the great outdoors. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025 The gourmet kitchen features dual islands, top-tier appliances, and a breakfast nook, while the sumptuous primary suite is decked out with a fireplace, private balcony, and, of course, salon-like bath. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025 Upstairs, the primary bedroom had a walk-in closet and a balcony overlooking the wood patio and grassy backyard. Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025 For those seeking even more space and seclusion, the 70 m² owner’s suite can be created by combining two main-deck suites into one expansive living space with two private balconies and a separate lounge. Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for balcony
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Noun
  • Upstairs on the sun deck, Damo flirts with the guests and works for his tip.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Faulí led me up a vertical catwalk to a small deck that encircled the Jesus tower.
    D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Designed for both family life and large-scale gatherings, its gathering spaces include a 26-seat dining room, a grand ballroom that can host up to 120 guests, a library, and a series of terraces overlooking the grounds.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
  • An outdoor terrace opens onto its living area via large double glass doors.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Turns out, there are no rules to staging the perfect fall porch decor.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Picture yourself in a rocking chair on your wraparound porch, French doors wide open, and no clutter in sight.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Balcony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balcony. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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