Definitions for Balcony
ˈbæl kə nibal·cony

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. balconynoun

   an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

2. balconynoun

   a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a balustrade or railing or parapet

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. balconynoun

   An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window.

2. balconynoun

   An accessible structure overlooking a stage.

3. Etymology: From balcone "balcony, floor-length window" from Old balcone "scaffold", of origin, from * from balkô, from bhelg'-. Akin to balco, balca. More at balk.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Balconynoun

   A frame of iron, wood, or stone, before the window of a room.

   Etymology: balcon, Fr. balcone, Ital.

   Then pleasure came, who, liking not the fashion,
   Began to make balconies, terraces,
   Till she had weaken’d all by alteration. George Herbert.

   When dirty waters from balconies drop;
   And dext’rous damsels twirl the sprinkling mop. John Gay.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Balcony

   A balcony (from Italian: balcone, "scaffold") is a platform projecting from the wall of a building, supported by columns or console brackets, and enclosed with a balustrade, usually above the ground floor.

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1. balcony

   A balcony is an outdoor platform or enclosure that extends from the side of a building, usually on an upper floor, enclosed by walls, a railing, or balustrades. It is typically accessed through a door or window from an inside room and is used for relaxation, entertainment, or architectural enhancement.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Balconynoun

   a platform projecting from the wall of a building, usually resting on brackets or consoles, and inclosed by a parapet; as, a balcony in front of a window. Also, a projecting gallery in places of amusement; as, the balcony in a theater

2. Balconynoun

   a projecting gallery once common at the stern of large ships

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Balcony

   Balcony, a platform projecting from the wall of a building, supported by columns or console brackets, and enclosed with a balustrade.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Balcony

   balk′on-i (18th c., bal-kō′ni), n. a stage or platform projecting from the wall of a building within or without, supported by pillars or consoles, and surrounded with a balustrade or railing: in theatres, usually the gallery immediately above the dress circle.—n. Bal′conette, a miniature balcony.—adj. Bal′conied. [It. balcōne—balco, of Teut. origin; Old High Ger. balcho (Ger. balken), Eng. Balk.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. balcony

   The projecting open galleries of old line-of-battle ships' sterns, now disused. They were convenient and ornamental in hot climates, but were afterwards inclosed within sash windows.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. balcony

   A type of structure.

   Many types of apartments, flats and other properties have a balcony.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 15, 2020  

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1. • Structure

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Balcony' in Nouns Frequency: #2798

How to pronounce Balcony?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say Balcony in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Balcony in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Balcony in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Balcony in a Sentence

1. Ken Dodd:

   It’s a privilege to be asked to play here tonight on what is a very special anniversary. It is 100 years to the night since that balcony collapsed. (Addressing people in The Gods at a provincial theatre.)

2. Julie Montagu:

   Of course, we were all wondering if they were going to come over and if they were, would they be on that balcony for that photo opportunity that we're all looking for.

3. Jaime Mueller:

   We went to the balcony, then it was one side of the building (that) was burning, we went downstairs and a lot of people were watching.

4. Benjamin Brown:

   There came to be a nice phenomenon of people praying on the balconies so that together, from balcony to balcony, they joined as ten men together.

5. Norwegian Jon Torp:

   I was in my room when I heard someone shouting. I went out on the balcony and could see a man wave a black flag with white writings on it. He was yelling loudly.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Balcony
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Balcony
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Balcony
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balcony
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Balcony
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Balcony
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Balcony
9. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Balcony