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 Every roof is doing something — most of the roofs are terraces, while two are set aside for solar panels. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026 Blending original Balinese woodwork, stonework and artwork with modern amenities and Panamanian spa treatments and genuine hospitality, La Coralina offers luxury rooms with private terraces and villas with private plunge pools. Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Airborne LiDAR mapping of the area had shown a 37-acre urban center under the forest canopy just east of Chactún, with squares surrounded by palaces and temples, terraces, and hydraulic channels. Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026 At this outlet — a falls made of lacy terraces — Duke Kobe, our 19-year-old guide that day, caught his 5¼-pounder. Hank Bradshaw, Outdoor Life, 24 June 2026 The 220 one- to three-bedroom units here (some of which are pet friendly) offer living areas, kitchenettes, washer and dryer combinations, and patios or terraces. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026 The kitchen opens directly onto one of several terraces, creating an easy indoor-outdoor flow that feels more akin to a suburban home than a New York apartment, as does a library with a wet bar and attached bath. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 June 2026 Parts of it are remarkably green, with patchwork fields interspersing the red-brick terraces, and the old industrial landscape reclaimed by nature reserves and parks. Alexander Smith, NBC news, 18 June 2026 The gated mansion also has a resort-style swimming pool with terraces and a pool house, a three-car garage, utility buildings, extensive storage and an exterior elevator. Joe Marusak june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terraces
Noun
  • Sheets of rain fell through halftime as thousands of fans huddled in the concourse and under balconies.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 June 2026
  • Sheets of rain continued to fall through halftime as fans wrapped themselves in ponchos and huddled in the concourse and under balconies.
    CBS News, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • All are set on the beach within a coral-stone throw of the Indian Ocean with large decks and big (if not very deep) private pools.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
  • Six viewing decks offer panoramic views of the mountains above and Albuquerque's city lights below, while floor-to-ceiling windows blur the line between indoors and out.
    Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 29 June 2026

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

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