balconies

plural of balcony
as in decks
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 balconies Those who prefer oceanfront balconies should stay in the East Tower. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026 The Chicago Department of Buildings says a River North high-rise with crumbling balconies is safe, for now. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Two additional guest bedrooms have private baths, balconies, and walk-in closets. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026 Featuring cantilevered balconies and roofs, Wright later described the home as a progenitor to Fallingwater. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026 In town, the rooms at Le Mirage come with private balconies overlooking Percé Rock. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balconies
Noun
  • Pools bring fencing, decks and equipment into a space that may be used by residents and guests throughout the day.
    — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Most were gleaming white and conventionally extravagant, with black privacy glass and chrome railings and layers of decks.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Be intentional about noticing autumn and Halloween displays on lawns and porches, which seem as popular as ever this year.
    — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The list includes roofs, windows, doors, floors, steps, porches, exterior walls and foundations.
    — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Balconies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balconies. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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