terraces

plural of terrace
as in balconies
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 terraces Outdoors, there are three separate garden terraces, with one above the garage providing a prime location for grilling and alfresco dining. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025 Organic textures, spa-like bathrooms, and private terraces (some with outdoor showers) create contemporary spaces while staying true to the hotel’s roots in Big Sur’s rugged character. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025 But then, nothing has been done to the property since Dubbeldam turned the more than 10,000-square-foot space into two apartments and two offices with two terraces in the mid-aughts (back when architects still had quaint notions of Tribeca lofts being live/work spaces). Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025 There is a firepit lounge, sand volleyball court and terraces designed for relaxation and hosting guests, all overlooking the lake. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 Mornings begin at the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum, while afternoons stretch across sunny terraces like Café de Jaren. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 The unit has 3-1/2 bathrooms, a foyer leading to a wide gallery, two private terraces, a kitchen with high-end appliances and a breakfast room, a primary bedroom suite with a fireplace and custom built-ins and a library. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025 With or without ragers at his New York property, the home features wraparound terraces and 360-degree city views. Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Constructed from mud bricks, the temples and terraces of the Eanna would have been an enormous logistical undertaking. Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terraces
Noun
  • In Paro, Dawa at Hilltop by Heeton is the country’s largest hotel, with 87 rooms featuring private balconies and views of the surrounding peaks; its indoor pool is a nice amenity after a flight into Paro International Airport, the country’s sole international gateway.
    Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Boston and its environs are a treasure trove of intimate spaces and sweeping views, dreamy restaurants and enchanting balconies.
    Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • While the largest consulting firms continue to send armies of 25-year-old MBAs with PowerPoint decks, a new breed of consultants is emerging with AI tools and implementing solutions.
    Andrew Dunn, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Getting this visual transition out of the way now also clears the decks for what could be a pretty busy macOS 27.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The waterfront, retreat-like Weekapaug Inn has expansive porches and large windows that frame Quonochontaug Pond.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Investing in outdoor lighting is a simple solution to illuminate pathways and porches for safer steps.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Terraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terraces. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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