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 All units will come with a balcony and a full-size fridge, range and dishwasher. Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026 Flames were showing from a balcony on the second floor of the building, the lowest floor containing apartment units. Austin Turner, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026 As such, they can be positioned to capitalize on small sunny spots around a home, from an apartment balcony to a yard. Drew Kann, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026 In 2022, Louis stood out alongside his great-grandmother, the late queen, as the royal family watched the Trooping the Color ceremony from the balcony of Buckingham Palace at the queen's Platinum Jubilee. ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for balcony
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Noun
  • When there was not enough room on the ships’ decks for incoming helicopters to land, empty ones were pushed into the sea.
    Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Located in the heart of the downtown buzz, this 70-room property is arguably one of the most luxurious places in town to soak up the sun, with a dreamy pool deck, a rooftop bar, and fresh cookies available nightly.
    Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Around the stone swimming pool, at the beach club with the white umbrellas lined up in front of the sea, and at the bar and on the rooms’ terraces, the hotel had the atmosphere of a private club.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The aquarium is part of a wellness area comprising a hammam, sauna, massage room, cryotherapy, and a relaxation area with an opening terrace.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Nobody was hit, but sources tell KDKA a relative of Stephon Peake, the 28-year-old who was gunned down on a porch in Beaver Falls on Saturday night, may have been inside that building.
    Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The lobby itself channels an open veranda (a nod to Charleston’s plethora of breeze-catching porches), with gauzy drapes, silent ceiling fans, and even a hanging swing.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026

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“Balcony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balcony. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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