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 This set transforms even the tiniest balcony or garden corner into a charming European café. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 June 2026 The primary suite occupies the second floor and includes a private balcony, a generous closet, and a crisp white bathroom. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 May 2026 Opie photographed images in that show from the balcony of her Hollywood high-rise. Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026 In January, a protester scaled the balcony of the Iranian embassy in London, pulling down the official national flag and brandishing the pre-revolution lion and sun flag. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for balcony
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Noun
  • On the lagoon, villas open out onto sweeping wooden decks with opalescent plunge pools, cabanas, floor hammocks that hover over the sea as well as steps that lead right into it.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • Cadets climb towering masts, work the rigging by hand and train high above the deck while learning the fundamentals of seamanship.
    Sarah Alegre, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • This boutique property from renowned hotelier André Balazs offers contemporary rooms with private terraces.
    Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
  • On an island where heroism is embedded in everyday acts of hauling vines up terraces, rebuilding after raids, quietly helping strangers in the night, the label itself feels unnecessary.
    Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • There was a fireplace, wet bar, and the porch—which faced the water—was almost as large as the main space.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • The Nissan Rogue driver, Antwon Nahshon Brand, was also ejected and was found near the front porch of a home his car slammed into, partly underneath the car.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026

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“Balcony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balcony. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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