terraces

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 Inside, rooms are fresh and spacious, with oversized tubs, private terraces, and the option of jungle or sea views. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026 Floor-to-ceiling glass doors in main living spaces pivot open to expansive terraces that look toward the mountaintops and the Pacific Ocean. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2026 Three huge terraces rise above the desert floor and into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari to the west. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The private residences include a duplex with gardens and panoramic rooftops, single-level residences with terraces, private gardens and pools. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 The property has partnered with Villa del Arte, an international contemporary gallery, to create an exhibition program that extends from a dedicated indoor space into the gardens and terraces. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026 Designed by architect Nicola Spinetto and created by Romain Larue from Orati, the eco-friendly structure — which resembles a chalet and is dubbed Banijay House — includes meeting rooms, a reception area and several terraces. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 All 150 king rooms have private terraces, with pale woods and décor in cool taupe shades, while some of the suites have plunge pools, private gardens or two bedrooms. — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terraces
Noun
  • Several balconies, terraces and patios connect the interiors to the gardens, where mature trees surround the swimming pool and offer privacy from neighboring homes.
    — Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Spacious wraparound balconies have views of the forest, massif, and, in some rooms, the river.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Walkways connect the buildings to each other and to wooden decks facing the sea.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • That’s a good thing, because the Viceroy flies lower than the masts of larger sailboats and much lower than, say, the upper decks of a cruise ship.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Terraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terraces. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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