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terrace

noun

ˈter-əs

Definition of 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 The car-free town is filled with colorful architecture, intimate plazas, winding streets and ocean-view terraces that encourage people to slow down and connect with one another. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 There’s a kitchenette stocked with a Nespresso machine, a deep soaking bathtub for relaxation, and sweet outdoor terrace perfect for watching the sunset or indulging in happy hour. — Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026 Outside, additional impressive amenities are found, including the heated pool with stunning mountain views, spacious terraces with seating areas and a fire pit that's perfect for cozying up on chilly evenings. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Clad in a rippling reflective skin, the venue will feature 2,000-seat performance hall, a 3,500-seat open-air amphitheater, a 400-seat theater and a 250-seat jazz club as well as retail space, restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. — News Desk, Artforum, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for terrace

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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
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, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026

Definition of 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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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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