terrace
noun
a raised level with a vertical or sloping front or sides faced with masonry, turf, or the like, especially one of a series of levels rising one above another.
terraces
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pluralof terrace.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof terrace (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
terracenouna raised level with a vertical or sloping front or sides faced with masonry, turf, or the like, especially one of a series of levels rising one above another.
Example Sentences
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The 61st floor, whose exterior features a tribute to the radiator caps of early Chrysler vehicles, is to be converted into a dining space with access to outdoor terraces.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
From agricultural terraces to temple ruins under Mexico City to art collections and more, tourists can get a glimpse of Aztec life from 500 years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
For generations, summer in Europe has been languid and dreamy, bringing fine weather and lengthy days on sunny beaches and terraces.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
There are also three docks, a pool, and terraces surrounding the property.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Tiwanaku let the water through, but took enough to irrigate more than seven hundred acres of terraces.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
