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 Whatever the case, at some point, the 18th-floor terrace was turned into interior office space. Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Jan. 2026 For families or small groups, the resort offers two-bedroom overwater bungalows that feature separate living areas, private terraces, and plunge pools. Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025 Expansive glass walls open to terraces framed by native vegetation. Matt Emma, USA Today, 2 Dec. 2025 After a day on the trails, head to the third-floor terrace, where a spa pool offers 180-degree views of Aspen Mountain. Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for terrace
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Noun
  • Next are units of 905 and 945 square feet, both with large balconies.
    Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
  • His brother Abe Long was the manager of the all-Black balcony at the local theater.
    David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Wei sold the intelligence officer 60 technical and operating manuals, including those for weapons control, aircraft and deck elevators.
    CBS News, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
  • There was a deck for one particular sequence.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • And outdoor living spaces such as porches, patios and courtyards will help expand interior spaces, even in colder climates.
    Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Two red rocking chairs sit on their porch, perches for two black cats.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026

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“Terrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrace. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

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