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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 The Artisan Circle building for the new Silver Leaf location features a ground level patio and a rooftop balcony. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026 Some rooms have balconies; others walk out into the back garden. — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026 Soon, an Israeli checkpoint comes into view, where soldiers stand watch from the balconies of homes riddled with shrapnel. — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 According to The New York Times, the home belongs to the Pyakurel family, with viral videos of the disaster showing the family looking down from their third-floor balcony as churning floodwater slammed against the structure. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for balcony

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With three first-round picks on deck in 2027, the Jets could potentially find their franchise QB in next year’s draft.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
As with the entry foyer, multiple large windows effectively create a wall of glass overlooking the view, while sliding glass doors provide easy access to a rear deck that spans the rear of the home.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

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The latest is the new Cabana Bungalow, which comes replete with three bedrooms, a large private terrace, and a semi-private pool.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Besides perks like a heated pool, Japanese Zen garden, rooftop terrace, koi pond, gym and chef’s kitchen, the 15,000-square-foot Star Island property in Miami Beach also has a few other central features Ross favors, one in particular.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

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