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October 29, 2018 Word of the Day

balcony /ˈbælkəni/ noun
balcony
/ˈbælkəni/
noun

plural balconies

An apartment building with balconies
An apartment building with balconies
Definition of BALCONY

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1 : a raised platform that is connected to the side of a building and surrounded by a low wall or railing

  • We asked for a hotel room with a balcony.

2 : a floor or seating area above the main floor of a theater

  • Our seats are on/in the balcony. = We have balcony seats.

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