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 Sea facing suites have views over the harbor and terraces set up with chairs and tables for watching the boats glide in and out. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Many of the 76 rooms and suites include private terraces overlooking Gran Via with the upper floor rooms facing the ornate gold dome of the Metropolis, one of Madrid’s most famous buildings. Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026 Driveways, sidewalks, parking areas, swimming pools, athletic courts, terraces and other hard surfaces count, too. Luisa Yanez updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 The park on the first block would feature various terraces, a boulder crawl, a plaza area, a picnic area, a nature play area, swings and other features. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 People have clambered into helicopters from roof terraces and been winched up from the mud left behind by the floodwater, videos posted by the Nepali Army show. Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 The home occupies the entire top floor of the high-rise, where more than 2,000 square feet of terraces encircle the residence. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 There are also community rooms, courtyards and terraces to promote socializing. ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Each suite boasts a gourmet kitchen, Italian marble bathrooms, and private balconies.
    Megan duBois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Accessibility The property offers six accessible room categories including the Deluxe Accessible room, located on the ground floor and featuring an outdoor spa tub, and the resort one-bedroom accessible suite with large private balconies.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • By day, guests recline on chunky loungers beneath towering palms and oversized parasols and cool off in the petite infinity pool; by evening, the atmosphere shifts as DJs take to the decks.
    Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Armstrong House is the most modern of the three, with new wood flooring, gas fireplaces, and semi-private outdoor decks.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Terraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terraces. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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