Balcony

Pronunciation: /ˈbælkəni/

Definitions of balcony

noun a platform enclosed by a wall or bars on the outside of a building, with access from an upper-floor window or door

Example Sentences

A1 I like to sit on the balcony and read a book.

A2 From the balcony, you can see a beautiful view of the city.

B1 The balcony is a great place to relax and enjoy the fresh air.

B2 We had a romantic dinner on the balcony overlooking the ocean.

C1 The balcony of the penthouse offers stunning panoramic views of the city skyline.

C2 The balcony is furnished with comfortable chairs and a table for outdoor dining.

Examples of balcony in a Sentence

formal The hotel room came with a private balcony overlooking the ocean.

informal Let's have a drink on the balcony and enjoy the view.

slang I love chilling on the balcony, it's so peaceful.

figurative She felt like she was on a balcony looking down at her life from a different perspective.

Grammatical Forms of balcony

• past tense: balconied
• plural: balconies
• comparative: more balcony
• superlative: most balcony
• present tense: balcony
• future tense: will balcony
• perfect tense: have balconied
• continuous tense: is balconying
• singular: balcony
• positive degree: balcony
• infinitive: to balcony
• gerund: balconying
• participle: balconied

Origin and Evolution of balcony

First Known Use: 1618 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'balcony' is derived from the Italian word 'balcone' which originated from the Old Italian word 'balcho' meaning scaffold.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a platform projecting from the wall of a building, the term 'balcony' has evolved to encompass various structures such as enclosed or railed platforms with access from an upper floor of a building, typically used for relaxing or enjoying the view.