balcony

noun
UK: /ˈbælkəni/
US: /ˈbælkəni/

  1. A platform that projects from the wall of a building, usually with a rail or wall around it.

    1. We sat on the balcony. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our hotel room had a small balcony overlooking the ocean, which was nice. [ ] [ ]

  2. The upper floor in a theater or concert hall.

    1. We have seats in the balcony. [ ] [ ]
    2. From the balcony, the stage looked quite distant but the sound was still good. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

terrace gallery platform

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "balcony" in English means: A platform that projects from the wall of a building, usually with a rail or wall around it., The upper floor in a theater or concert hall..

The phonetic transcription of "balcony" is /ˈbælkəni/ in British English and /ˈbælkəni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "balcony": terrace, gallery, platform.

Example usage of "balcony": "We sat on the balcony.". More examples on the page.