terraces

Definition of terracesnext
plural of terrace
as in balconies
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 terraces Expansive windows frame the rows of grapes like living artwork, while terraces, pergolas, and outdoor living spaces invite residents to linger, glass in hand, taking in the sunset over the hills. Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026 Developers advertise a fitness center, outdoor pool and courtyard with grills, with apartments offering quartz countertops, modern stainless steel appliances, designer lighting, individual terraces and other amenities. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026 Many of the residences open directly onto loggias or private roof terraces, allowing living, dining, and kitchen areas effortless connections to the outdoors. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026 For high-rise luxury, The Views features 217 guest rooms and suites with panoramic ocean views or terraces with fire pits for the ground-floor rooms. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026 Why the two terraces existed in the first place is something of a mystery. 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 Additionally, outdoor terraces and balconies provide ample ventilation. New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025 Bowls, beds and bandanas are placed in every pet-friendly room, and dogs are welcome on all outdoor dining terraces. Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terraces
Noun
  • The smallest, at 890 square feet, has two balconies.
    Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
  • With the floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies overlooking one of the most iconic boulevards in the world, having to check out is the only real issue.
    Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Features of the priciest metro Phoenix houses to sell include rooftop decks, a 16-foot kitchen island and pool houses.
    Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
  • In its 43 years of service, the Britannia banked over a million nautical miles and opened its decks to scores of influential people.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026

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“Terraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terraces. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.

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