Balcony vs. Patio

Balconynoun

(architectural element) An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window.

Balconynoun

An accessible structure overlooking a stage or the like.

Balconynoun

A platform projecting from the wall of a building, usually resting on brackets or consoles, and inclosed by a parapet; as, a balcony in front of a window. Also, a projecting gallery in places of amusement; as, the balcony in a theater.

Balconynoun

A projecting gallery once common at the stern of large ships.

Balconynoun

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

Balconynoun

a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a balustrade or railing or parapet

Balcony

A balcony (from Italian: balcone, ) is a platform projecting from the wall of a building, supported by columns or console brackets, and enclosed with a balustrade, usually above the ground floor.

Pationoun

A paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.

Pationoun

An inner courtyard typical of traditional houses in some regions of Spain.

Pationoun

A paved yard or floor where ores are cleaned and sorted, or where ore, salt, mercury, etc., are trampled by horses, to effect intermixture and amalgamation.

Pationoun

In Spain, Spanish America, etc., a court or courtyard of a house or other building; esp., an inner court open to the sky.

Pationoun

A usually paved area adjacent to a dwelling, used for outdoor lounging, dining, receptions of guests, etc.

Pationoun

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

Patio

A patio (, from Spanish: patio [ˈpatjo]; , , ) is an outdoor space generally used for dining or recreation that adjoins a residence and is typically paved. In Australia the term is expanded to include roofed structures such as a veranda, which provides protection from sun and rain.