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balcony
noun
bal·co·ny ˈbal-kə-nē 
plural balconies
1
: a platform that projects from the wall of a building and is enclosed by a parapet or railing
2
: an interior projecting gallery in a public building (such as a theater)
balconied
ˈbal-kə-nēd
adjective 
Synonyms
- deck
- sundeck
- terrace
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Example Sentences
We asked for a hotel room with a balcony. on summer mornings I often have breakfast out on the balcony
Recent Examples on the Web At the Queen's Jubilee, 2022 Grandkids were a soft spot for the Queen and now Charles; they're seen here chatting with Louis (Prince William and Kate Middleton's youngest) on the balcony at the Queen's Jubilee. 
Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 On the morning in question, al-Zawahri was said to have been standing on the balcony when the missiles found him. Wyatt Mason, The New York Review of Books, 7 Sep. 2022 The front row of seats on the balcony is only forty feet from the stage, and these seats will undoubtedly be the most attractive in the house for many people. San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 The soundscape is so memorable to me — parakeets chirping on the balcony, whirring fans, the screen door opening and closing with new visits, the rhythmic Adhan on cassette, the elote man whistling in the alleyway. Aida Ylanan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 More than a few people have got engaged on the balcony at Square Books; Katelyn and Beckett were married, last year, at Rare Square, in a Zoom wedding. Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 20 July 2022 The highlight is the huge primary suite, which offers a balcony, spa bathroom and loft space. Joey Morona, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 Their jaunt to Verona, Italy, includes everything from reservations at the finest restaurants to themed tours, all while staying in a villa that faces the balcony that inspired the famous scene in Shakespeare’s play. Courtney Howard, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 Take this collaboration between the North End Performing Arts Center and landmark restaurant Tresca — from the restaurant’s outdoor balcony, singers David Rivera Bozon and Mary-Alexandra Onstad will serenade a crowd below. BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 See More
Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 On the morning in question, al-Zawahri was said to have been standing on the balcony when the missiles found him. Wyatt Mason, The New York Review of Books, 7 Sep. 2022 The front row of seats on the balcony is only forty feet from the stage, and these seats will undoubtedly be the most attractive in the house for many people. San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 The soundscape is so memorable to me — parakeets chirping on the balcony, whirring fans, the screen door opening and closing with new visits, the rhythmic Adhan on cassette, the elote man whistling in the alleyway. Aida Ylanan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 More than a few people have got engaged on the balcony at Square Books; Katelyn and Beckett were married, last year, at Rare Square, in a Zoom wedding. Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 20 July 2022 The highlight is the huge primary suite, which offers a balcony, spa bathroom and loft space. Joey Morona, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 Their jaunt to Verona, Italy, includes everything from reservations at the finest restaurants to themed tours, all while staying in a villa that faces the balcony that inspired the famous scene in Shakespeare’s play. Courtney Howard, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 Take this collaboration between the North End Performing Arts Center and landmark restaurant Tresca — from the restaurant’s outdoor balcony, singers David Rivera Bozon and Mary-Alexandra Onstad will serenade a crowd below. BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Italian balcone, from Old Italian, large window, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German balko beam — more at balk entry 2
First Known Use
1618, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
balcony
noun
bal·co·ny ˈbal-kə-nē
plural balconies
1
: a platform enclosed by a low wall or a railing built out from the side of a building
2
: a platform inside a theater extending out over part of the main floor
balcony
noun
as in terrace
a flat roofless structure attached to a building on summer mornings I often have breakfast out on the balcony Synonyms & Similar Words
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- terrace
- deck
- porch
- verandah
- sundeck
- veranda
- lanai
- gallery
- stoop