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 In episode 2 of the series, Harry and his son stood on a balcony while several hummingbirds flew around them. Julie Tremaine, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025 Confiscate cigarettes from the woman who insists on smoking on the balcony. Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025 The book also contains a scene in which the pop star, Oliver, tries to leap off a penthouse balcony while under the influence that a source said was based on a real incident involving Payne and Henry. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025 Avendaño says the singer would talk about drinking a bottle of whiskey on performance nights with One Direction, and how the band would evade chaperones by leaving hotels via balconies to party. Federico Fahsbender, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for balcony
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Noun
  • The large leisure deck serves as the heart of onboard activity, featuring an outdoor pool on the aft deck, as well as a gym, wellness area, watersports gallery, bar and dining space.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
  • About 15 minutes in, my sons opened the door to the sauna and walked onto the deck outside.
    Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Logistical aspects such as renting terrace space to get the best camera angles of St. Peters’ Square in the event of a papal funeral — which draws a huge gathering of world leaders, prelates and ordinary Catholics — have long been taken care of, according to several sources.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Berkus was tapped to design the seven-story building, which includes eight luxury residences, a chic lobby, rooftop terrace, and fitness studio.
    Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Things are so grim that even a lion has taken refuge on the Dutton porch (more on that animal later).
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2025
  • This will open up your porch, allowing everyone to enjoy the stunning scenery.
    Macie Stump, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025

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

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