Synonyms for
Balcony
Definition
A platform enclosed by a wall or balustrade on the outside of a building, with access from an upper-floor window or door.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- private balcony
- small balcony
- large balcony
- balcony door
- balcony view
- balcony garden
- balcony railing
Word family
noun balcony
Usage note
A balcony is typically an elevated platform projecting from the wall of a building, enclosed by a balustrade or parapet. It is distinct from a terrace, which is usually at ground level or a larger, more open platform.
Example sentences
- The couple enjoyed breakfast on the balcony overlooking the city.
- The hotel room had a beautiful balcony with a view of the mountains.
- She leaned over the balcony to catch a glimpse of the parade.
- The singer performed on the balcony during the music festival.
- The balcony was decorated with flowers for the wedding ceremony.
Quotes
And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it. - Roald Dahl
I have a room all to myself; it is nature. - Henry David Thoreau
The balcony is a place of refuge - a place where we can be separate from the fray. - Kathleen Norris