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balcony
noun bal·co·ny \ˈbal-kə-nē\
: a raised platform that is connected to the side of a building and surrounded by a low wall or railing
: a floor or seating area above the main floor of a theater
plural bal·co·nies
Full Definition of BALCONY
1
: a platform that projects from the wall of a building and is enclosed by a parapet or railing
2
: an interior projecting gallery in a public building (as a theater)
— bal·co·nied \-nēd\ adjective
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Origin of BALCONY
Italian balcone, from Old Italian, large window, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German balko beam — more at balk
First Known Use: 1618
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balcony
noun bal·co·ny \ˈbal-kə-nē\
plural bal·co·nies
Definition of BALCONY for Kids
1
: a platform enclosed by a low wall or a railing built out from the side of a building
2
: a platform inside a theater extending out over part of the main floor
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