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terrace

[ˈterəs]

terrace Definition

  • 1a level paved area or platform next to a building; a patio or veranda
  • 2a row of houses built in a similar style and having common dividing walls between them

Using terrace: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "terrace" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We had breakfast on the terrace overlooking the garden.

  • Example

    The house has a large terrace with a beautiful view of the city.

  • Example

    The restaurant has a terrace where you can dine outside.

terrace Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for terrace

Phrases with terrace

  • a terrace built on the roof of a building

    Example

    The hotel's rooftop terrace offers stunning views of the city skyline.

  • a house that is part of a row of houses that are joined together

    Example

    She lives in a terrace house in the suburbs.

  • a terrace that goes around the corner of a building

    Example

    The penthouse apartment has a wraparound terrace with panoramic views of the city.

Origins of terrace

from Latin 'terra', meaning 'earth'

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Summary: terrace in Brief

A 'terrace' [ˈterəs] is a level paved area or platform next to a building, such as a patio or veranda. It can also refer to a row of houses built in a similar style with common dividing walls. Examples include having breakfast on the terrace overlooking the garden, or dining outside on a restaurant terrace. Phrases include 'rooftop terrace,' 'terrace house,' and 'wraparound terrace.'

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