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 park has 25 stops where visitors can see waterfalls, Buddhist statues, a lake filled with koi, meditation terraces and bonsai collections. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026 Exceptional, hyper-local cuisine that shifts in formality, from breezy terrace fare at the North Clubhouse to the world-class provenance of Ocean Restaurant, and the low-lit, subterranean theater of the ultra-exclusive Bunker Bar. Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026 The newcomers had to work with hoes and shovels on dry, barren terraces above the village. Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026 The striking three-bedroom home has a sprawling terrace with panoramic views and an oversized fire pit. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for terrace
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Noun
  • On Wednesday, April 1, Alberto Romero became trapped in the live wires of an electrical service drop after the pet, who had been missing for two days, was seen on the third-floor balcony, according to NBC 7 San Diego.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Boy Talk appeared one at a time in the same spot on the balcony, each guy in turn blown up on the screen above his own head.
    Danielle Parker, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • When there was not enough room on the ships’ decks for incoming helicopters to land, empty ones were pushed into the sea.
    Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Located in the heart of the downtown buzz, this 70-room property is arguably one of the most luxurious places in town to soak up the sun, with a dreamy pool deck, a rooftop bar, and fresh cookies available nightly.
    Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • For deeper cleaning, a power wash on the porch floor, steps and siding can deliver an instant refresh — but proceed with caution depending on your surfaces.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
  • But the porch light, with only one working bulb, refuses to show us the perfect curves of her aloneness.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026

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“Terrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrace. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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