terrain
noun
a tract of land, especially as considered with reference to its natural features, military advantages, etc.
terrains
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pluralof terrain.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"These resources can access remote and rugged terrains, dropping water and fire retardant directly on the fire's critical areas, something that ground forces might struggle with in vast and challenging landscapes like Rhinogydd," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The U.S. has a diverse range of terrains across its 3.8 million square miles, including the desert in the Southwest.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
Part of the museum’s expansive textile collection, Rosalena’s 27-foot-long tapestry is woven with hand-weaving patterns using satellite images the artist distorted from planetary terrains from Mars and Earth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
Sulfate minerals are widespread throughout the Valles Marineris region, especially in rugged landscapes called chaotic terrains.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 10, 2026
On top of that, they had selected one of the most nearly impossible terrains on Earth.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
