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balcony

noun

ˈbal-kə-nē

Definition of balcony

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 About two years later, the pair wed in an intimate, family-only ceremony on the balcony of their home in Los Angeles. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 The Palms Oceanfront Hotel This oceanfront oasis pairs contemporary, coastal-chic rooms with direct beach access, and select accommodations feature private balconies and ocean views. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 Some original elements of The Great Room, like the balcony, remain. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 The primary bedroom, with a massive marble fireplace, spills open to a private balcony, while the sleek bathroom is lined with heated floors. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for balcony

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Drowning in decks Outside of pilot purgatory, there’s the drowning-in-decks issue.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
As the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports, China appears to be designing it around large unmanned combat aircraft such as the GJ-21, rather than simply filling the deck with small quadcopters or reconnaissance drones.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

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The latest is the new Cabana Bungalow, which comes replete with three bedrooms, a large private terrace, and a semi-private pool.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Besides perks like a heated pool, Japanese Zen garden, rooftop terrace, koi pond, gym and chef’s kitchen, the 15,000-square-foot Star Island property in Miami Beach also has a few other central features Ross favors, one in particular.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

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