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 Clad in a rippling reflective skin, the venue will feature 2,000-seat performance hall, a 3,500-seat open-air amphitheater, a 400-seat theater and a 250-seat jazz club as well as retail space, restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. News Desk, Artforum, 2 July 2026 The car-free town is filled with colorful architecture, intimate plazas, winding streets and ocean-view terraces that encourage people to slow down and connect with one another. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 There’s a kitchenette stocked with a Nespresso machine, a deep soaking bathtub for relaxation, and sweet outdoor terrace perfect for watching the sunset or indulging in happy hour. Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026 This involves the demolition of the existing Main Stand terrace and roof. Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for terrace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrace
Noun
  • Aerial photos show that the contemporary-style home is five stories, with four levels of balconies and a pool overlooking the beach below.
    Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • Paul Kueker, 51, a father of two, was celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary with his wife at Saturday’s Goose concert when he was captured on video falling head-first from a balcony in the 300s section and landed on other concertgoers below, according to the New York Post.
    Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • The other units have a sliding glass door to a private deck.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026
  • Buildings are pancaked, their floors stacked like decks of cards.
    Fernando Narro Roman, NPR, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • In the aftermath of the collapse, victims’ families and injured survivors filed lawsuits against the property owner, manager, porch contractor and the city, the last of which a state appellate court ruled could not be held liable.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Use easy-to-maintain container gardens as accents for entrances, porches and patios.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

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“Terrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrace. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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