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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 At Colin King’s new Manhattan apartment, on the 11th floor of a 1930 Chelsea building, casement windows and a generous terrace look out across neighboring rooftops, the city unfolding in a postcard-perfect sweep. — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026 Duff also shared a group photo of eight women posing together on a wooden terrace overlooking the ocean at sunset with palm trees framing the backdrop. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Many of its original details, from formal entry galleries and large terraces to ornate moldings and herringbone floors, remain. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 Designed by architect Nicola Spinetto and created by Romain Larue from Orati, the eco-friendly structure — which resembles a chalet and is dubbed Banijay House — includes meeting rooms, a reception area and several terraces. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for terrace

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The principal suite has its own terrace and two walk-in dressing rooms, while the top-floor VIP guest suite opens onto three private balconies and terraces.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026
Bob Iger took a seat on a balcony outside the Perelman Performing Arts Center, in lower Manhattan, the other day and ran a hand gently over his right knee.

— Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026

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Set above the Riviera Country Club, the two-story house has seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, along with a columned front porch, formal dining room, and a sitting room with beamed ceilings and bay windows.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
In a world where packages vanish off front porches faster than snacks at a party, leaving your home's perimeter up to chance is an extreme sport nobody signed up for.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

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