balcony

Everyday

1. A balcony is a small floor with a railing on the outside of a building, where you can stand or sit above the ground. tree →
2. In a theatre or cinema, the balcony is the upper level of seats. tree →

In the lessons

In maths: a place in a story; things on it are counted (pots, plants); sometimes its length, width, area or perimeter. Safety: never climb on a balcony railing or lean over it. Everyday life: flats and hotels often have balconies. In stories: Romeo and Juliet's balcony scene. Phrases: on the balcony, balcony door, balcony seats.

Examples

• There are 6 flower pots on the balcony. tree →
• The balcony is 4 meters long and 2 meters wide. tree →
• Each flat has one balcony. tree →
• 3 birds sat on the balcony. tree →
• We ate breakfast on the balcony. tree →
• Never climb on the balcony railing. tree →
• Our hotel room had a balcony with a view of the sea. tree →
• We sat in the balcony at the theatre. tree →
• One evening the stranger sat out on the balcony. tree →

Note

Plural «balconies» (y changes to ies). A place word; with length and width it may ask for area or perimeter. Otherwise no clue. Trap: the railing goes on only some sides, so it is not always the full perimeter.