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terrace

noun

ˈter-əs

Definition of terrace

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 Another highlight is the aft cockpit, which is equipped with two swing-down side terraces that open to increase the deck space to 398 square feet. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 July 2026 Larger apartments have their own outside space and there is a communal roof terrace with exceptional views south to the city centre and north across the hills. — Nick Hendry, TheWeek, 10 July 2026 The sought-after seating on the south-facing terrace offers a tranquil riverside hideaway. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The 55-story, 2 million square foot building with more than an acre of outdoor terraces and gardens is the last commercial development in the footprint of the fallen twin towers of the World Trade Center. — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for terrace

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Tragedy struck the One Direction legacy when Liam Payne died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
The 52-foot stand features shatterproof bulbs that cast a warm, Edison-style glow, instantly cozying up patios, balconies, pergolas, and outdoor dining setups.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026

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And on the Fourth of July, Eldridge supplied his own fireworks in the Giants’ 6-3 win over the Colorado Rockies, a 458-foot blast that landed in the second deck.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
Inside the building, the rhythm of an African drumbeat pulsated a few rows of the upper deck, the fans there draped by the flag of Ghana.

— Sam McDowell Updated July 3, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

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Those charges stem from Vick allegedly breaking into a former girlfriend’s home, and he is accused of stealing multiple electronic devices, as well as unscrewing the camera that had been located on the porch of her home.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Days or weeks passed, but then the dog barked, the mail carrier tramped onto the porch, the mailbox clattered.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

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