Terrace

Pronunciation: /ˈterəs/

Definitions of terrace

noun a raised, flat area of land or a platform that is typically paved and used for outdoor seating or dining

Example Sentences

A1 I like to sit on the terrace and enjoy the view.

A2 The hotel room has a small terrace where you can relax.

B1 We had dinner on the terrace overlooking the city.

B2 The terrace of the restaurant was beautifully decorated with fairy lights.

C1 The penthouse apartment comes with a private terrace that offers panoramic views of the skyline.

C2 The luxury villa boasts a spacious terrace with a jacuzzi and outdoor dining area.

Examples of terrace in a Sentence

formal The hotel room came with a private terrace overlooking the city.

informal Let's have a barbecue on the terrace this weekend.

slang I love chilling on the terrace with my friends, it's so chill.

figurative The terrace of knowledge is where we can expand our learning and understanding.

Grammatical Forms of terrace

• past tense: terraced
• plural: terraces
• comparative: more terrace
• superlative: most terrace
• present tense: terraces
• future tense: will terrace
• perfect tense: have terraced
• continuous tense: is terracing
• singular: terrace
• positive degree: terrace
• infinitive: to terrace
• gerund: terracing
• participle: terraced

Origin and Evolution of terrace

First Known Use: 1515 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'terrace' originated from the Latin word 'terra' which means earth or land.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a raised flat area of land, the meaning of 'terrace' has evolved to also refer to a flat platform or balcony attached to a building, especially one above ground level.