BALCONY


Meaning of BALCONY in English

■ noun ( plural balconies )

1》 a platform enclosed by a wall or balustrade on the outside of a building.

2》 the highest tier of seats in a theatre or cinema.

↘ N. Amer. the dress circle in a theatre.

Derivatives

balconied adjective

Origin

C17: from Ital. balcone .

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