terrace

Definition of terracenext
as in balcony
a flat roofless structure attached to a building from their terraces residents of the high-rise have panoramic views of the city

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Recent Examples of terrace The penthouses will include private rooftop terraces with plunge pools. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026 The palatial waterfront abode features wraparound terraces and a private dock. Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026 The first building in the Museum of Modern Art complex is crisp and sharp-edged, its cheery cornice-level terrace enlivened by portholes in the roof. Christopher Robbins, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026 Outside is a private pool with black-and-white tile details beside a patio and a bar, and there’s a roof terrace with a putting green. The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for terrace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrace
Noun
  • With rooms ranging from 910 to 2,100 square feet, there’s plenty of room to stretch your legs, and the private walk-out balconies beholding all of the Strip certainly don’t hurt.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Past the tiled shower, a door opens to a private balcony with ample space for lounging in bathrobes.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The rectangular flag sign was professionally made, with black uppercase letters printed neatly in three decks over a white background, with hints of the American flag at the top and bottom.
    Steve Buckley, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
  • On vision decks instead of daily operations.
    David Heacock, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Karen Powers stood on the porch as her brother and the adjuster engaged in a heated debate on the roof above her.
    J.C. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Upon noticing a doorbell camera, the subject calmly seeks foliage from Guthrie’s porch area to try and obscure the lens.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026

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“Terrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrace. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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