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 From Craigslist, Akasha rented a huge, three-story house on South Austin’s Convict Hill with giant oak trees in the back yard, a view of the city from his bedroom’s balcony, the sun streaming into its windows from three directions, and gallery lighting for his growing art collection. Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025 Ticket sales The Checkers said the majority of tickets will not go on sale until the full schedule is announced for the Eastern finals, but the team is selling $10 balcony tickets for the first two home games. Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025 The mobile camera eventually settles on a luxury apartment block in Dumbo, panning up to find Denzel Washington, as music industry mogul David King, talking business on his cell on the penthouse balcony. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025 The work-from-home mother of young kids explained on the community forum Mumsnet that her new neighbor in the apartment next to hers smokes on his balcony — and the smell is seeping into her family’s home. Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for balcony
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Noun
  • The renderings also showed other enhancements — suites behind the end zones, sideline clubs and concourses on the upper deck covered.
    Nate Taylor, New York Times, 30 May 2025
  • The first of their kind in the Caribbean, the overwater bungalows and villas at properties like Sandals Grande Saint Lucian perch on a floating deck above turquoise waters for a stay that helps immerse you in the natural setting.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • The jewel of the home, a heated pool for swimming laps in the mornings, is located at the center of the inner courtyard, while the rooftop terrace offers an accommodating space for dining and lounging while taking in the city views.
    Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
  • Guests can unwind as large doors open onto a sweeping private terrace, complete with a jacuzzi and uninterrupted views of the Acropolis and the historic Agios Dimitrios Church.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • From the outside, Lyons’s house is a textbook Baltimore row home with a modest porch made for relaxing on a nice day or having a smoke while you people-watch.
    Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 28 May 2025
  • Adding reliable and durable seating to patios, porches, and backyards is the first step in making your outdoor space as inviting as possible.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 27 May 2025

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“Balcony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balcony. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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