Thesaurus results for BALCONY

balcony

noun

ˈbal-kə-nē

Definition of balcony

as in deck

a flat roofless structure attached to a building on summer mornings I often have breakfast out on the balcony

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Recent Examples of balcony Pearce says people scope out Swift's Watch Hill house every year around the Fourth of July, hoping to catch a glimpse of the star through a window or on a balcony. — Bella Decrescenzo, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Those specific balconies are currently closed, and some buildings might be closed for the summer, but there are multiple tall buildings on campus, and perhaps others near it, that potentially offer views of the field. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 4 July 2026 The 52-foot stand features shatterproof bulbs that cast a warm, Edison-style glow, instantly cozying up patios, balconies, pergolas, and outdoor dining setups. — Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026 Tragedy struck the One Direction legacy when Liam Payne died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for balcony

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And on the Fourth of July, Eldridge supplied his own fireworks in the Giants’ 6-3 win over the Colorado Rockies, a 458-foot blast that landed in the second deck.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
Inside the building, the rhythm of an African drumbeat pulsated a few rows of the upper deck, the fans there draped by the flag of Ghana.

— Sam McDowell Updated July 3, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

Definition of deck

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Two double bedrooms and a single bedroom are tucked at the end of the main floor, and are adjoined by a large outdoor terrace.

— Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
The tasting terrace, one of the loveliest places in the region, is the perfect spot to spend an afternoon with its relaxed atmosphere and sweeping views of the estate’s vineyards.

— Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

Definition of terrace

Noun

On the Fourth of July, Evaniel Johnson said his family had gathered on his back porch in Nashville to play cards.

— TRAVIS LOLLER, ABC News, 6 July 2026
The porch provides shelter from the elements and frames views of the water and the ruins of an old masonry boathouse that dominate the vista.

— Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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