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 At Piazza Maggiore, climb Torre dell'Orologio, a 15th-century clock tower equipped with two terraces offering panoramic views of the city and hills in the distance. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026 The primary suite on the second floor features skylights, a spiral staircase, a walk-in closet, a second laundry room, a living room with a fireplace and terrace access. Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 Alfresco breakfasts in the sunny rear garden terrace are also a joy. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026 This vacation rental is the biggest villa in the castle, and can sleep up to seven guests; the property also includes several shared features, like a swimming pool, multiple terraces, and loggia. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for terrace
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Noun
  • The hinoki cedar soaking tubs are the main event; afterward, cool off on one of the sofas on the balcony, where each room's private garden is planted with the trees and flowers that the suite is named for.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
  • But the real joy here lies in exploring Ronda’s back streets and taking in its beautiful balconies, wispy gardens, and panoramic views.
    Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The small deck outside our tent made for a perfect morning coffee location.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Schwarber followed with a 427-foot drive that landed near the back of the second deck in right field to put the United States on top 3-1.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The chill all-day Mediterranean spot is Manja, noted by its huge, curving aqua pizza oven and porch swings.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
  • According to police, bricks on the front porch of a home on West Godfrey Avenue were also damaged by a spare tire.
    Joe Brandt, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026

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“Terrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrace. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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