word
Italian
balcony
BAL-kuh-nee
ˈbælkəniListen
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Syllable breakdown
balcony
Dictionary meaning
A platform projecting from the wall of a building, enclosed by a railing or balustrade.
History and origin
Italian — 'balcone', from 'balco' (scaffold).
Examples
- She took her morning coffee on the balcony overlooking the canal.
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