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 Renovated in 2023, the traditional Goan style continues in guest rooms with parquet floors, cane weave chairs, antique-style wardrobes with mirrors and headboards, and furnished balconies or terraces. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026 Surrounded by mature trees, dense greenery, and high walls, the grounds create a private, park-like idyll with sloping lawns, spacious terraces, and views toward the Hollywood Hills and Griffith Park Observatory, with a swimming pool at the center of the estate. Mark David, Robb Report, 7 May 2026 Tech-free zones or formal digital detox options are increasingly standard, as are private outdoor spaces such as terraces, plunge pools or gardens. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026 Private outdoor spaces — terraces, plunge pools or gardens — give guests room to breathe and decompress between programmed activities. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026 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 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 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
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Noun
  • Renovated in 2023, the traditional Goan style continues in guest rooms with parquet floors, cane weave chairs, antique-style wardrobes with mirrors and headboards, and furnished balconies or terraces.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
  • Framed by wrought-iron balconies and illuminated by the warm glow of copper gas lanterns, the courtyard centers around a custom fountain and a wood-burning fireplace.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • An infinity-edge pool stretches toward the horizon, while expansive Ipe wood decks, flamed granite terraces, and an outdoor kitchen frame sweeping bay views.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
  • The resort-style pool’s sun shelf provides the perfect perch for basking in the sun or for children to splash in the shallow water, while surrounding decks offer umbrellas and chaises.
    Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026

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“Terraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terraces. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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