balcony

Definitions

1. An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window.
2. An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window
3. A platform that projects from the wall of a building and is surrounded by a railing, balustrade, or parapet.
4. An accessible structure overlooking a stage or the like
5. An accessible structure overlooking a stage or the like.
6. A gallery that projects over the main floor in a theater or auditorium.
7. (Architecture) a platform projecting from the wall of a building with a balustrade or railing along its outer edge, often with access from a door or window
8. (Architecture) a gallery in a theatre or auditorium, above the dress circle
9. (Theatre) US and Canadian any circle or gallery in a theatre or auditorium including the dress circle
   US
10. a balustraded or railed elevated platform projecting from the wall of a building.
11. a gallery in a theater.
12. terrace, veranda, loggia He appeared on a second floor balcony to appeal to the crowd to be calm.
13. upper circle, gods, gallery We took our seats in the balcony.
14. n → Balkon m
    n

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Examples

“I sprang a step forward⟳; when two shadows were distinctly traced on the moonlit myrtle! Then two figures stood upon the balcony. A young cavalier jumped from the balustrade, and hurried down the path that led to the garden, where I well remember⟳ a gate opened on an unfrequented lane.”

“The next day as the three travelers were approaching the town, Peter went out on the balcony to pray.”

“Sepia Delft tiles surrounded the fireplace, their crudely drawn Biblical scenes in faded cyclamen blending with the pinkish pine, while above them, instead of a mantelshelf, there was an archway high enough to form⟳ a balcony with slender balusters and a tapestry-hung wall behind.”

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