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 On the emperor’s orders, Adham Khan was thrown from the palace terrace. Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 Four bedrooms, each with sleek custom millwork, terrace access, and a private bath, are complemented by two powder rooms—one sporting a $20,000 sink carved from a single block of marble with brass inlay, plus a staff suite. Mark David, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026 For millennia, life in the region was lived out in the open, in the agora, the forum, the café terrace. Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026 This includes the Curtis’ 2,500-square-foot rooftop terrace, one of Denver’s largest outdoor hotel meeting spaces, offering city skyline views and an outdoor fireplace. Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for terrace
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Noun
  • Dion last performed in Paris during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, singing from the balcony of the Eiffel Tower.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Each room has an ocean view plus a generous balcony to enjoy it from—many with hot tubs and daybeds to sweeten the deal.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The problems included narrow kitchens, bathrooms and doors, mailbox keys and laundry room dryers too high for wheelchair users, and steps up leading to private balconies and common areas like roof decks, the suit alleges.
    John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Many lagoon tents boast outdoor decks with private plunge pools and expansive living areas.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • To spend your days sunbathing and sipping Aperol spritz on your own private porch rather thaan dealing with crowds of tourists, a vacation rental is a neat solution that offers a more authentic side of the lake.
    Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Under the plan projected to cost $5 million, the Brown Mansion will be renovated with a front porch and cupola built to conform with the original Victorian style.
    Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

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

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