terrace

Definition of terracenext
as in balcony
a flat roofless structure attached to a building from their terraces residents of the high-rise have panoramic views of the city

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Recent Examples of terrace The penthouses will include private rooftop terraces with plunge pools. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026 The palatial waterfront abode features wraparound terraces and a private dock. Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026 The first building in the Museum of Modern Art complex is crisp and sharp-edged, its cheery cornice-level terrace enlivened by portholes in the roof. Christopher Robbins, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026 Outside is a private pool with black-and-white tile details beside a patio and a bar, and there’s a roof terrace with a putting green. The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for terrace
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Noun
  • Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
  • In 1968, Jackson gained national prominence after King was assassinated on a motel balcony.
    Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The property has three bedrooms, and the common areas offer impeccable views of the Caribbean, whether via the spacious dining room or the sun loungers on the outdoor deck.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Spindrift Homes, which manufactures tiny homes for typically under $160,000, assembled the unit—flush with a deck—within a matter of months.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Authorities say her blood was found on the front porch.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
  • In March, 2024, the couple was sitting on their porch, in Portland, Oregon, when a burglar, who was trying to break into a truck across the street, threatened them at gunpoint.
    Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026

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“Terrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrace. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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