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 Built between 1822 and 1825 by architect John White Jr., the 8,600-square-foot abode is a masterclass in Georgian elegance, with a red-brick facade, tall sash windows, a fanlight entrance, and an ornamental balcony. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 June 2025 Units have private balconies, 9-foot ceilings, granite countertops and more. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2025 The guest rooms and suites are spacious and airy, and feature private balconies and natural materials like tropical wood paneling and stonework. David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025 Whether the suites look out onto the beach, gardens, or resort, they are all designed to take in the surrounding flora and fauna, and some offer balconies, terraces, and private plunge pools. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for balcony
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Noun
  • Occupying pride of place on the main deck, the luxurious owner’s suite is outfitted with a dressing room and plush lounge.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 July 2025
  • Deck stewards should mark when a deck has just been cleaned and may be wet, but that doesn’t mean that weather and other environmental factors won’t create slick surfaces.
    Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Its rooftop terrace has a cocktail bar, menu, plunge pool and panoramic views of the city.
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • Modules can be arranged in creative formations, linked by decks, terraces or open pathways, making every Birdhouse unique to its setting.
    Adam Williams July 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • For parents looking to teach kids about local wildlife, or seniors enjoying the rhythms of nature from the porch, Beako™ offers a lens through which to see the world a little more clearly.
    Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 4 July 2025
  • Visibly so, too — the building’s exterior is surrounded by scaffolding as work is underway to outfit the front porch with new columns and restored decorative elements.
    Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025

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“Balcony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balcony. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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