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 The beach club is equipped with another pool, plus fold-out terraces that immerse guests in their surroundings. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026 The living room is the home’s focal point, according to its listing, with vaulted ceilings, fireplace and walls of glass framing the pool, tennis court, and terraces. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 The rooms All of the rooms and suites have balconies, terraces, or large windows with views of the Amalfi coast. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026 Apartments will include private terraces on each floor, keyless entry, high-speed internet and smart thermostats. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 The triplex penthouse is perched high above the Milan skyline, with landscaped terraces. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026 Staying in any one of the best Airbnbs in Edinburgh means getting familiar with its true character—the stone terraces, the Georgian crescents, the morning tattie scones. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026 Quiet relaxation rooms and outdoor terraces are focused firmly on the surrounding peaks, encouraging guests to look up rather than down at their phones. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terraces
Noun
  • Two additional guest bedrooms have private baths, balconies, and walk-in closets.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Featuring cantilevered balconies and roofs, Wright later described the home as a progenitor to Fallingwater.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • This more permanent camp is situated on a remote watering hole and is made up of six permanent, sprawling suites with private pools, viewing decks, and hard-wood floors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Over the last few years, slide decks have shown up at house parties, matchmaking events and even in bars at gatherings like Lectures on Tap.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Terraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terraces. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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