MEANING
A platform projecting from an upper floor of a building, enclosed by a railing or low wall.
Use it for
overlooking; private outdoor space; encounters across floorsPlace a character above street activity without moving them onto a roof.
Words that belong together
- narrow balcony
- wrought-iron balcony
- balcony overlooking the square
On the page
From her balcony, Mira could see the bus arriving three streets away.
The hotel rooms shared a long balcony with rusted partitions.
He watered the balcony plants while the argument continued inside.
Related words
Word forms
- Base
- balcony
Usage notes
Primary category: architecture. Usually accessed from inside and projecting from an upper floor. A terrace is generally a broader outdoor level area and may be at ground level or elevated, including on a roof. Count noun: balconies.
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