An exterior floor projecting from and supported by a structure without additional independent supports.

1610s, from Italian balcone, from balco "scaffold," from a Germanic source (perhaps Langobardic *balko- "beam," cognate with Old English balca "beam, ridge;" see balk (n. [..]

a platform, usually with railings or a low wall around it. It is built out from the side of a building

A deck projecting from the wall of a building above ground level.

For lovers to dream of making sad adieus on a balcony, long and perhaps final separation may follow. Balcony also denotes unpleasant news of absent friends.   

(n) an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium(n) a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a balustrade or railing or parapet

a deck projecting from the wall of a building above ground level.

A platform that projects from the wall of a building, and which is enclosed on its outer three sides by a balustrade, railing, or parapet.

sometimes called a verandah - an outside " porch " that is usually private, just outside your ship's cabin. GREAT for relaxing and port arrivals !

  An open-air space or platform off a room. The uppermost level of a theater.  

This term usually refers to the exterior balcony on an apartment.  It is similar to an exterior deck except that it is raised and accessed from the suite. Bare Land Condominium

An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window. Shakespeare The Bible An accessible structure overlooking a stage or the like. * year=1963|