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terrace Definition

ter·race (ter′əs)

noun

    1. a raised, flat mound of earth with sloping sides
    2. any of a series of flat platforms of earth with sloping sides, rising one above the other, as on a hillside
    3. a geologic formation of this nature
  2. an unroofed, paved area, immediately adjacent to a house, etc. and usually overlooking a lawn or garden
    1. a gallery, portico, or colonnade
    2. a usually spacious veranda; piazza
  4. a small, usually roofed balcony, as outside an apartment
  5. a flat roof, esp. of a house of Spanish or Middle Eastern architecture
    1. a line of houses, esp. of row houses, on ground raised from the street
    2. a street in front of such houses: often used in street names
  7. ☆ a parklike strip in the middle of a boulevard, etc.

Etymology: OFr, walled platform, orig., mound of earth < It terrazzo < terra < L, terra

transitive verb -·raced, -·rac·ing

to form into, lay out in, or surround with a terrace or terraces

terrace Synonyms

terrace

n.

patio, garden, step terrace, landscape, platform, solarium, raised bank, park strip, hanging garden, green, plot, lawn; see also garden, yard 1.

terrace Usage Examples

Object

  • cottage: Hayle Cottage - Victorian terraced cottage overlooking the dunes, ideal for a quiet holiday.
  • house: Only terraced houses with no front garden or rear access are allowed to use refuse sacks.

Preposition: with

  • lounger: The apartments have a balcony or private patio and use of the swimming pool and terrace with sun loungers.
  • barbecue: Large covered terrace with built-in barbecue for relaxed dining al fresco looking over the large pool.
  • barbecue: Direct from kitchen onto upper terrace with garden furniture or down through garden to sun terrace with built-in barbecue and sunbathing areas.

Adjective modifier

  • covered: There is a covered terrace running along the length of the house, ideal for dining al fresco.
  • paved: French Doors which open out onto a small paved terrace with garden furniture.
  • Victorian: The Oriental Institute has an annex in a Victorian terrace on St John's Street.
  • Georgian: Bath Standing on the slopes of the River Avon, the honey-coloured Georgian terraces have enchanted visitors and residents alike for centuries.
  • sunny: Enjoy this panorama from the pool or whilst dining on the sunny terrace at the front of the house.
  • roof-top: Cannes center: Studio apartment for sale with roof-top terrace.

Converse of object

  • sunbathe: Childrens play area, tennis courts, & 2 large swimming pools with ample sunbathing terraces.
  • shade: All of the downstairs rooms give access to the enormous, shaded terrace that runs the full length of the house.
  • deck: The beautiful decked terrace is great for summer parties.

Noun used with modifier

  • rooftop: Relax out on the rooftop terrace or soak up the sun by the pool.
  • roof: A penthouse with roof terrace will occupy the top floor of each building.
  • sun: Guests can lounge on the sun terrace which borders the outdoor swimming pool.
  • poolside: Kitchen, also with door to poolside terrace ( dishwasher, microwave ).
  • south-facing: Sitting in its own garden the Lodge has a spacious south-facing terrace at the rear.
  • dining: The dining terrace looks across the bay to the medieval port.