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balcony

[ˈbælkəni]

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.

Using balcony: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "balcony" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She stood on the balcony and watched the parade below.

  • Example

    The apartment has a small balcony overlooking the garden.

  • Example

    He leaned over the balcony to get a better view.

  • Example

    The hotel room had a balcony with a beautiful ocean view.

balcony Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for balcony

Phrases with balcony

  • Juliet's balcony

    a famous balcony in Verona, Italy, where Juliet is said to have spoken with Romeo in Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet'

    Example

    Tourists flock to see Juliet's balcony in Verona.

  • a scene in a play or movie that takes place on a balcony

    Example

    The balcony scene in 'Romeo and Juliet' is one of the most famous scenes in literature.

  • a garden grown on a balcony, typically in an urban setting

    Example

    She loves spending time tending to her balcony garden.

Origins of balcony

from Italian 'balcone', meaning 'scaffold'

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Summary: balcony in Brief

A 'balcony' [ˈbælkəni] is a platform enclosed by a wall or balustrade on the outside of a building, with access from an upper-floor window or door. It is often used as a place to stand or sit and enjoy the view or fresh air, as in 'The hotel room had a balcony with a beautiful ocean view.' 'Balcony' is also associated with famous locations like 'Juliet's balcony,' and 'balcony scene,' as well as with urban gardening, as in 'balcony garden.'

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