terraces

noun

plural of terrace
as in balconies
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 terraces Every roof is doing something — most of the roofs are terraces, while two are set aside for solar panels. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026 All homes will have inside elevators, and some will include turf-type yards on their third-floor terraces, Miller said. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 At this outlet — a falls made of lacy terraces — Duke Kobe, our 19-year-old guide that day, caught his 5¼-pounder. — Hank Bradshaw, Outdoor Life, 24 June 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 Tiered terraces travel down the sloping backyard past granite outcroppings and towering pines before opening to panoramic views across the entire Lake Tahoe basin. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 June 2026 Outside, additional impressive amenities are found, including the heated pool with stunning mountain views, spacious terraces with seating areas and a fire pit that's perfect for cozying up on chilly evenings. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Airborne LiDAR mapping of the area had shown a 37-acre urban center under the forest canopy just east of Chactún, with squares surrounded by palaces and temples, terraces, and hydraulic channels. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026 Located in the seaside town of Orebić, Villa Korta Katarina & Winery comprises eight luxurious suites, each designed with French balconies or terraces offering stunning sea views. — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terraces
  1. balconies
  2. decks
Noun
  • Those specific balconies are currently closed, and some buildings might be closed for the summer, but there are multiple tall buildings on campus, and perhaps others near it, that potentially offer views of the field.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • All 94 rooms have private balconies—the perfect place to take in the breeze after a day by the water.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of balconies
Noun
  • Conversely, decks that are too dry will swell and shrink with humidity, requiring maintenance to prevent splitting.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Open seasonally from early April through the end of November, the glamping accommodations are fully outfitted with West Elm furnishings, organic bath products, and private decks.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of decks

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