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 Spanning Tokamachi and Tsunan in southern Niigata, Echigo-Tsumari is a vast landscape of rice terraces, forests, and villages. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026 The grounds also feature broad terraces, an infinity-edge pool with a Baja shelf and coastline views stretching from Newport Harbor to Catalina Island and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. — Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026 The hotel boasts some of the most opulent, expansive suites in New Delhi, where vintage grandeur comes alive with fireplaces, deep Jacuzzi tubs, plush robes, and sweeping private terraces. — Sucheta Rawal, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026 On an evening in downtown Dubai, restaurant terraces were packed, tourists filled the streets and crowds gathered around a fountain show set to music that moved between Arabic songs and Western pop hits. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026 Spanning approximately 7,700 square feet, the full-floor penthouse features 14-foot ceilings, a fireplace in the great room, and two terraces with sweeping views of the Hudson and East Rivers. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026 Above, the grooves in the wooden ceiling panels pass through the glass wall, pulling the eye out over the pathways and terraces that lead down to the pool with that same pompadour roofline. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terraces
Noun
  • There are also a healthy number of full suites onboard, with separate sitting areas and expansive balconies.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Some, like Hele, have balconies, while others, like Koit, have private bathroom saunas.
    — Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Parking decks paid for with tax increment financing funds supported growth downtown, village officials said.
    — Mick Zawislak, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Later in the night, maid of honor MJ Nebreda took over the decks.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Terraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terraces. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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