Balcony: meaning, definitions and examples
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balcony
[ หbรฆlkษni ]
architecture
A platform enclosed by a wall or balustrade on the outside of a building, with access from an upper-floor window or door.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The apartment has a beautiful balcony overlooking the city.
- We sat on the balcony enjoying the evening breeze.
Translations
Translations of the word "balcony" in other languages:
๐ต๐น varanda
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคฒเคเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Balkon
๐ฎ๐ฉ balkon
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐะปะบะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ balkon
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซใณใใผ (barukonฤซ)
๐ซ๐ท balcon
๐ช๐ธ balcรณn
๐น๐ท balkon
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ์ฝ๋ (balkoni)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุฑูุฉ (shurfa)
๐จ๐ฟ balkon
๐ธ๐ฐ balkรณn
๐จ๐ณ ้ณๅฐ (yรกngtรกi)
๐ธ๐ฎ balkon
๐ฎ๐ธ svalir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐะปะบะพะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ (aivani)
๐ฆ๐ฟ balkon
๐ฒ๐ฝ balcรณn
Word origin
The word 'balcony' originates from the Italian word 'balcone', which means 'large window'. Balconies have been used in architecture for centuries, dating back to ancient Greek and Roman times. They were originally designed to provide outdoor space and offer a view, and have since become a popular architectural feature in many cultures around the world.