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 At its center was a 7,237-square-foot Arts and Crafts-style residence with seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, along with a private theater, library, massage room, and expansive ocean-facing terraces. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 Many feature private gardens, terraces, or balconies with boundless views of Ibiza’s staggering natural bounty, while five deluxe suites boast private pools. Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 19 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 These terraces can be used to grow shrubs, vegetables, and flowers. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026 The rooms There are 10 room categories ranging from inner view rooms that look out over the hotel’s atrium and city-facing suites with private terraces, as well as smaller rooms that overlook the Guggenheim, in addition to the premier-level rooms and suites. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 Inside, the modern home is decorated in cozy neutrals and features views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Catalan hills from its numerous terraces and oversized windows. Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026 Worked on by architect Julia Morgan for nearly 30 years, the estate, which was never officially finished, includes 165 rooms and 123 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways, where Hearst displayed his impressive art collection. Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
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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
  • In addition to the sleeping spaces, the multi-level villas include dining areas, kitchenettes with refrigerators and electric cook tops, fireplaces, walkout decks, and washers and dryers.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Elevator systems move aircraft components between decks.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026

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“Terraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terraces. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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