balcony
noun
bal·co·ny
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plural balconies
Definition of balcony
1
: a platform that projects from the wall of a building and is enclosed by a parapet or railing
2
: an interior projecting gallery in a public building (such as a theater)
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Other Words from balcony
balconied
\ ˈbal-kə-nēd
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of balcony in a Sentence
We asked for a hotel room with a balcony.
on summer mornings I often have breakfast out on the balcony
Recent Examples on the Web
George was also seen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, for the Trooping the Colour ceremony in June. — Matthew Robinson, CNN, "New photos of Prince George released to mark his 6th birthday," 21 July 2019 The listing also promises a walk-in closet, a balcony and air conditioning in the residence. — Hoodline, The Mercury News, "Apartments for rent in Sunnyvale: What will $2,800 get you?," 9 Aug. 2019 Same way the ladies in the balcony peel their candy bars. — Abigail Deutsch, Harper's magazine, "Bette on the Blues," 22 July 2019 Carole happily remembers nights spent in the Civic Center balcony as a young girl, watching the National Finals unfold. — Michael Dumas, al.com, "Hegwood family: Forty years of DYW, and still loving it," 28 June 2019 For Madonna, that meant charging $1,650 plus fees to sit in the front row, $1,350–$700 to sit in the front orchestra section, $550 per ticket to sit in the mezzannine section and $359 to sit in the rear balcony. — Dave Brooks, Billboard, "Madonna's 17 Madame X Shows In New York Are More Than 90% Sold Out, So Everybody Chill," 12 June 2019 From his balcony overlooking the intersection, an elderly man in a turquoise shirt came out and waved and danced. — Emily Witt, The New Yorker, "Puerto Rico’s Loud and Fervent Days of Protest," 26 July 2019 Slide open the glass doors for access to your private view balcony. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: One of a Kind: This peaceful, updated sanctuary includes an enchanting backyard and awesome access," 22 July 2019 Most city dwellers would give and arm and a leg for outdoor space, but this couple in Beijing decided to turn its balcony into an extension of its two-bedroom apartment in the most creative way possible. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Apartment balcony transformed into a magical Japanese teahouse," 15 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'balcony.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for balcony
balcony
noun
English Language Learners Definition of balcony
: a raised platform that is connected to the side of a building and surrounded by a low wall or railing
: a floor or seating area above the main floor of a theater
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balcony
noun
bal·co·ny
| \ ˈbal-kə-nē
\
\
plural balconies
Kids Definition of balcony
1
: a platform enclosed by a low wall or a railing built out from the side of a building
2
: a platform inside a theater extending out over part of the main floor
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