terrace

as in balcony
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 terrace For enjoying meals outside and having extra seating space to entertain, an additional dining terrace is located on the property. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025 From $400 per night. Perks: Jacuzzi, large terrace, mountain-top views Waking up here feels like floating above the forest. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2025 Pop inside to browse rare books and archival materials about Nantucket’s history, then head up to the rooftop terrace for sweeping views of Main Street, the harbor and maybe the Gray Lady fog rolling in. New York Times, 31 July 2025 Later on at the event, Gunn was spotted upstairs in a private terrace with a view of the stage, rocking out to the song alongside his friends and wife, Peacemaker actress Jennifer Holland. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for terrace
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Noun
  • From artisan chocolate boutiques sculpting edible ships to sunrise balcony breakfasts curated by your personal white-gloved butler in your private ship-within-a-ship (more on that later)—Virtuosa offers a dreamlike escape served with effortless elegance.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Attendees will learn creative ways to grow plants in gardens, patios, balconies and tiny yards, despite hot weather.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Residents will have exclusive access to building amenities that include a 12,000-square-foot outdoor pool deck, state-of-the-art fitness center, resident-only lobby and swanky owner’s club lounge.
    Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Teachers will be supplied with slide decks and lesson materials by the district while following a three-part framework: first teach; demonstration of learning; and reteach and challenge.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • After a report on a meeting of Bath County supervisors, in 2017, someone dumped manure in front of the local station’s porch, twice.
    Oliver Whang, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2025
  • When Fort Worth campuses were closed during the COVID pandemic, Bennett, who lives near the school, tutored Briscoe students on her front porch.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2025

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“Terrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrace. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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