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balcony Definition

bal·cony (bal′kə 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.

gallery, catwalk, mezzanine, loge, balustrade, loggia, veranda, terrace, stoop, piazza, portico, porch, deck, platform, parapet, box.

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.