Thesaurus results for BALCONY

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 balcony of one of the beachfront homes is collapses into the sea. — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026 The shooter’s mother spoke to CNN off camera from her balcony but would not comment on how her son got access to the weapon. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 On the second level, what is known as the second balcony once had a Louis XIV desk where patrons could write postcards. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Hill then took the baby to the balcony of the condo, which is on the 35th floor, and threatened to leave. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for balcony

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Noun

Built 90 feet into the ground, the four-deck stadium is designed to create an intimate experience for fans.

— Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Caltrans said the deck replacement is necessary to preserve the structural integrity of the bridge and improve safety for maintenance workers, truck drivers and the traveling public.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of deck

Noun

At the stern, the line’s signature ocean lounge is fitted with fold-out terraces that open to create an expansive waterside area for lounging or watersports.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
Designed by architect Nicola Spinetto and created by Romain Larue from Orati, the eco-friendly structure — which resembles a chalet and is dubbed Banijay House — includes meeting rooms, a reception area and several terraces.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of terrace

Noun

The vehicle left the road, struck a fence and hit the porch of a residence before striking a tree.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Be intentional about noticing autumn and Halloween displays on lawns and porches, which seem as popular as ever this year.

— Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026

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