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balconied

|bal-con-ied|

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/ˈbæl.kə.nɪd/

has a balcony

Etymology
Etymology Information

'balconied' ultimately originates from Italian, specifically the word 'balcone', where the root 'balco-' meant 'beam' or 'scaffold'.

Historical Evolution

'balconied' developed from Italian 'balcone' which was borrowed into English in the mid 16th century as 'balcony'; the adjective (or participial) form 'balconied' was later formed in English by adding the suffix '-ed'.

Meaning Changes

Initially it referred to a projecting platform or scaffold ('balcone'); over time the word came to mean the fixed architectural feature 'balcony', and adjectivally 'balconied' came to mean 'having balconies'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past participle form of 'balcony' when 'balcony' is (rarely) used as a verb meaning 'to provide with a balcony'.

The older façades were balconied during the renovation to add outdoor space.

Synonyms

Adjective 1

having one or more balconies; provided with a balcony or balconies.

They stayed in a balconied room overlooking the square.

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Last updated: 2026/01/04 15:38