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 Desiree Burns Interiors mixed stone terraces with green lawn that meld into the tranquil outdoor setting for an organic modern feel. Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026 Spanning more than 4,000 square feet, the flat-roofed, single-story house is designed to frame its countryside setting, with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors opening onto terraces and wide rural views. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026 Of the now 46 rooms and 13 suites, 12 have private terraces facing the same way. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 Siari Riviera Nayarit, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Some of the accommodations feature plunge pools, wide terraces, and open-air spaces that fully immerse guests in the surrounding jungle. Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026 The outdoor terraces are covered and lead towards a timber pathway and a dock, which moves on toward the Atlantic, providing a full view of the ocean tides. New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026 Its terraces and pool deck nearly double its indoor living space. Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025 While maintaining a public-facing restaurant, the club offers members access to private beaches, pool lounges, and rooftop terraces. Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024 Ranging bright and airy contemporary rooms with private terraces to sprawling and romantic cave suites with living rooms and fireplaces, and arched, bi-level options with beds overlooking private pools, each is totally unique. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
  • Each of the three bedrooms opens up to spacious balconies, while the ample primary includes its own sitting area and an en suite bath with a soaking tub.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
  • This dwarf variety averages about 15 inches tall, needs no trellis, and is perfect for patios, balconies, small spaces, and even windowsills.
    Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • The massive ship that spans 12 decks will feature brand new venues made for guests of all ages.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 4 May 2026
  • That includes Archetype Packs that include three key cards for some of the popular decks in the game such as Destroy, On Reveal Combo decks and Discard.
    Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 4 May 2026

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“Terraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terraces. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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