terra

[ter-uh]

noun

1. earth; land.

terra

/ ˈtɛrə /

noun

1. (in legal contexts) earth or land

terra

1. A rough highland or mountainous region of the moon with a relatively high albedo.

2. Compare mare

3. A vast highland region on a planet.

Word History and Origins

Origin of terra¹

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1605–15

Word History and Origins

Origin of terra¹

from Latin

Example Sentences

“Mike’s always teaching,” said Terra Pashales, who pays nearly $400 a month for her two boys, Jackson and Jameson, to play on Davis’ under-16 travel-ball team.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

“The adjoining kitchen, designed by Swiss craftsman André Liardet during the home’s conversion from the Lycée School, features terra cotta tile, wainscoting, beveled glass, and more than 30 feet of cabinetry and counter space,” the description added.

Read more on MarketWatch

Terra Innovatum’s management believes it has several advantages that will catapult it to the front of a very crowded pack of advanced nuclear companies.

Read more on Barron's

Terra Innovatum, a developer of small nuclear reactors, debuted on Nasdaq, with shares fluctuating, initially rising over 10% before falling 3%.

Read more on Barron's

Terra Innovatum’s “micro-modular” reactor is designed for versatile placement, including remote sites, and can operate for 15 years without refueling.

Read more on Barron's

Related Words

• globe 
• planet