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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British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

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

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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. Monica Viego-Rodriguez:

   I haven't even seen a truck nearby. Polls are still down lines are down, I really have no idea. And it's been slowly coming back around the metro area, but I feel like my area has been forgotten. She said she does n’t know what the future will bring. Right now, we're scared about Puerto Rico's future. This is really, really serious for us, we don't know what's going to happen with us in the future. We don't know if we're going to keep getting some aid some help – it's scary for us. Help from U.S. mainland power companies has been coming in waves for months. But Monica Viego-Rodriguez still hasn't seen a light come on anywhere in Monica Viego-Rodriguez neighborhood since the hurricanes hit last fall. Monica Viego-Rodriguez can only buy perishable foods for Monica Viego-Rodriguez family that they can eat the same day.There is nowhere to store food other than a cooler that she keeps filled with ice on her balcony. More than 470,000 homes were damaged or destroyed, causing an estimated $ 140 billion in damages. As Puerto Rico experiences the longest and most devastating blackout in American history, 1,000 utility trucks and 1,500 workers from 22 electric companies from all over the U.S. are arriving on the island this week to help the existing crews on the job restore power. As crews carve their way through the catastrophic damage, their progress is slow. But they met a major milestone this month when 1 million customers had their power restored, and utility crews say they won't stop until everyone is back on line. Help from U.S. mainland power companies has been coming in waves for months. But some Puerto Rico residents say they still haven't seen a light come on anywhere in their neighborhood since the hurricanes hit last fall. ( REUTERS) There is no set timeframe, we're just here for the long haul.

2. Cheyanne Banks:

   Dive deep into what is truly important to you and your lifestyle when it comes to the home you’re buying. Your ‘must-have’ criteria may be a two-car garage, a pool, or proximity to your work location, but perhaps you’re willing to forego an in-unit washer and dryer, a balcony, or a water view.

3. Mollie Fitzgerald:

   Ask if the balcony is furnished – a table and pair of chairs so that you can actually step outside and enjoy it, sometimes, the term ‘ balcony ’ can be misleading and it is just a ‘ Juliette ’ balcony( also sometimes called ‘ French ’ balcony) which is a sliding door but the balcony itself is only 8 to 12 inches deep so no room to have furniture or sit down.

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. Lance Becca:

   We don't know what's going to happen with us in the future. We don't know if we're going to keep getting some aid some help – it's scary for us. Help from U.S. mainland power companies has been coming in waves for months. But Monica Viego-Rodriguez still hasn't seen a light come on anywhere in Monica Viego-Rodriguez neighborhood since the hurricanes hit last fall. Monica Viego-Rodriguez can only buy perishable foods for Monica Viego-Rodriguez family that they can eat the same day.There is nowhere to store food other than a cooler that she keeps filled with ice on her balcony. More than 470,000 homes were damaged or destroyed, causing an estimated $ 140 billion in damages. As Puerto Rico experiences the longest and most devastating blackout in American history, 1,000 utility trucks and 1,500 workers from 22 electric companies from all over the U.S. are arriving on the island this week to help the existing crews on the job restore power. As crews carve their way through the catastrophic damage, their progress is slow. But they met a major milestone this month when 1 million customers had their power restored, and utility crews say they won't stop until everyone is back on line. Help from U.S. mainland power companies has been coming in waves for months. But some Puerto Rico residents say they still haven't seen a light come on anywhere in their neighborhood since the hurricanes hit last fall. ( REUTERS) There is no set timeframe, we're just here for the long haul, the mission is to restore power and that's what we're focusing on. Wednesday night, the Puerto Rico governor said the island will receive approximately $ 35 billion in federal aid. But he added that Puerto Rico is facing massive debt and won't be able to repay the money until 2022. Power crews say they have to prioritize – hospitals, police and fire stations, come first.Then communication facilities, water treatment plants, transportation providers and shelters.From there, utility crews repair infrastructure serving smaller groups and neighborhoods. People like Sol Vazquez, a law student who has been working the best she can with limited resources, also Skyped with Fox News this week. She said she has been seeing a mixed response from her friends and fellow students. I think everyone wants to get their electricity back, I don't think, at this point, they care who does it or how they do it.

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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