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 Right now, the retail giant has hundreds of deals on small-space-friendly picks for decks, porches, balconies, and gardens, starting at under $40. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026 This condo in a 2018 building in the West Loop has a wraparound balcony with a glass perimeter, dining space, and city and sky views. The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026 Each building would contain 13 condos with some being between 1,250- to 1,500-square feet with balconies and penthouse units between 1,500- and 1,800-square-feet with outdoor terraces. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026 That balcony may have been part of why Biscayne 21 was targeted for termination in the first place. Catherine Odom january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for balcony
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Noun
  • The rectangular flag sign was professionally made, with black uppercase letters printed neatly in three decks over a white background, with hints of the American flag at the top and bottom.
    Steve Buckley, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
  • On vision decks instead of daily operations.
    David Heacock, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Elsewhere, The Barn, which opens onto parkland, is earthy, jolly, and informal – blazing stone fireplace in winter, open to the elements and spilling out into the parkland-facing terrace in summer – and has laid-back brasserie-style menus (veggie burgers, chateaubriand, ribs, chicken pie et al).
    Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Paths traversing the hillside, a wraparound porch and leafy terraces are integral to outside living at the Nittler Residence.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • About seven police cars and a department van were parked near the tape as people stood on their apartment balconies and porches to watch.
    Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Let the message be true, from porch path and pasture just crossed, silver view.
    CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026

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“Balcony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balcony. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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