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balcony

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Pronunciation: US /ˈbælkəni/

Forms: balconies

balcony means: A small platform outside an upper floor of a building, with a protective rail around it.

noun

OUTDOOR PLATFORMA2

A small platform outside an upper floor of a building, with a protective rail around it.

  • We ate breakfast on the balcony.
  • Their apartment has two balconies.
  • She opened the balcony door to let in fresh air.

Common phrases: on the balcony, balcony door, private balcony, balcony railing

UPPER SEATSB2

An upper seating area in a theatre or cinema that looks down towards the stage or screen.

  • Our seats are in the balcony.
  • The balcony was full for the evening performance.
  • We had a clear view of the stage from the balcony.

Similar words: upper circle

Common phrases: balcony seats, in the balcony, front balcony row

Questions about balcony

What does balcony mean?

A small platform outside an upper floor of a building, with a protective rail around it.

What is balcony in other languages?

Türkçe: balkon · Español: balcón · Français: balcon · Deutsch: Balkon · Italiano: balcone · 日本語: バルコニー

How do you pronounce balcony?

It is pronounced /ˈbælkəni/.

How do you use balcony in a sentence?

We ate breakfast on the balcony. Their apartment has two balconies.

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