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balcony Definition

bal·cony (balkə nē)

noun pl. -·nies

  1. a platform projecting from the wall of an upper floor of a building and enclosed by a railing
  2. an upper floor of rows of seats in a theater or auditorium, often jutting out over the main floor; gallery

Etymology: It balcone < Langobardic *balko-, akin to OHG balcho, beam: for IE base see balk

balcony Related Forms

bal·co·nied adjective

balcony Synonyms

balcony

n.

balcony Usage Examples

Preposition: with

balustrade: Stone brackets support projecting balconies with ornate wrought-iron balustrades.

Converse of object

  • carve: Hopefully you will be able to breakfast on the wooden carved balcony in the morning sun.
  • deck: Beyond these doors you will find your own private, wooden decked balcony complete with its own furniture.
  • enclose: Living room with dining area and French windows leading to enclosed balcony.
  • furnish: Double doors lead from the lounge on to a balcony furnished with table and chairs and presenting views of the harbor to the right.

Adjective modifier

  • covered: The property has a master bedroom approximately 18 ' x 14 ' with a wide covered balcony enjoying views over the rear garden.
  • furnished: It has its own furnished balcony overlooking the river, from which to sip wine and relax to the sound of lapping water.
  • wrought: Straight ahead is a bright room with a wrought iron balcony overlooking the front garden and the road.
  • roof-top: French Riviera Cannes: Studio apartment with roof-top balcony.
  • ornate: The coat-of-arms on the front of the ornate balcony is that of Spain.
  • sunny: Light and airy with sunny balcony, great views and through breeze ( sought after ).

Modifies a noun

  • seating: Comedy club was ok, balcony seating is not great.
  • foyer: It had five large windows at the front which stretched from above the canopy over the entrance to the balcony foyer.
  • cabin: Chose a balcony cabin away from the mass of the boat.
  • terrace: The complex is built in attractive local stone and all the apartments have large balcony terraces.

Noun used with modifier

  • south-facing: Off the dining room area, a full width south-facing balcony offers the chance to enjoy the late afternoon sunshine.
  • wrap-around: Glorious wrap-around balcony for lapping up the sun or shade in the heart of this gastronomic region favored by a certain British Prime Minister.
  • juliette: Bedroom with a continental double bed ( ceiling fan ), juliette balcony and en suite bathroom.
  • iron: Stock brick with attractive cast iron balconies for access.
  • viewing: Each court has a viewing balcony where you can watch other matches in progress.