balcony
Americannoun
plural
balconies-
a balustraded or railed elevated platform projecting from the wall of a building.
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a gallery in a theater.
noun
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a platform projecting from the wall of a building with a balustrade or railing along its outer edge, often with access from a door or window
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a gallery in a theatre or auditorium, above the dress circle
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any circle or gallery in a theatre or auditorium including the dress circle
Other Word Forms
- balconied adjective
- unbalconied adjective
Etymology
Origin of balcony
1610–20; < Italian balcone balcony, floor-length window < Langobardic (compare Old High German balc ( h ) o, accusative singular balcon beam; balk ); sense extended from the beam over an aperture to the aperture itself
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Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, the balcony was outfitted with a glass railing to ensure uninterrupted views of the ocean.
From MarketWatch
Fireworks burst overhead in some areas, and people sang from their balconies.
Although video footage showed some residents of Tehran celebrating on their balconies and at their windows, Umut said "there were no protests on the streets", just a rush on fuel stations.
From Barron's
Nervous residents in Dubai’s Palm and Marina developments hurried onto their balconies to get a glimpse of the action.
The newly built house had three floors, at least seven rooms, and a balcony that overlooked a fine parlor.
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