terrace

as in balcony
a flat roofless structure attached to a building from their terraces residents of the high-rise have panoramic views of the city

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Recent Examples of terrace Located on the outside terrace of Kimball Terrace on Main Street, the scenic haven provides a cozy space for film-goers to unwind, connect, and recharge. William Earl, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025 In addition, there will be a private dining room and a terrace where 14 people will be able to enjoy the experience simultaneously. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025 Out the back doors was a terrace overlooking the Hudson. John McPhee, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025 While the fashion designer prepares to call it a night in Paris, Lamy, his wife and creative partner, is braving the chilly New York air for a cigarette break on Salon 94’s outdoor terrace. Osman Can Yerebakan, Curbed, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for terrace 
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Noun
  • Shop bistro sets, conversation sets, and more options to fit a balcony, large patio, or deck.
    Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
  • On floors where original windows could not meet modern standards, French balconies were introduced to flood the spaces with natural light and create a more inviting ambiance.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • One magician is hard to miss in his bright green shoes and green tie, handling a deck of green cards to entertain a father and three teenage boys.
    Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Embers whooshed across the landscape, igniting trees, hedges, and the roofs, decks, and sidings of wooden houses that had been built to survive earthquakes, but never a fire of these proportions.
    Peter Green, Quartz, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The rooftop balcony was built in lieu of a front porch because of the violence in the neighborhood, Williams said.
    Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
  • According to Josef, a preliminary investigation determined that the incident started inside the residence and continued outside onto the front porch of the home.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025

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“Terrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrace. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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