terrace — a flat area of stone or grass outside a house, where you can sit and relax
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a flat area of stone or grass outside a house, where you can sit and relax
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈterəs/
Example Sentences
- The cat refused to come down from the terrace, claiming it was his personal sunbathing kingdom.
- Coffee tastes better when you're sitting on a terrace watching the world go by.
- The ancient rice terraces looked like giant green stairs built for extremely tall people.
terrace
NOUN[/ˈterəs/]
a flat area of stone or grass outside a house, where you can sit and relax
They enjoyed breakfast on the sunny terrace overlooking the sea.
The café's terrace was full of customers enjoying the sunshine.
They relaxed on a terrace in Paris and cherished the unforgettable view.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'terra' meaning 'earth' or 'land', the word originally referred to a raised, level surface of earth. Over time, it evolved to denote flat outdoor spaces adjoining buildings or stepped agricultural fields.
Breakdown
terra (earth, land) + -ace (place of, characterized by); the suffix -ace forms nouns indicating a place or surface associated with the root.
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📝Examples
“The cat refused to come down from the terrace, claiming it was his personal sunbathing kingdom.”
“Coffee tastes better when you're sitting on a terrace watching the world go by.”
“The ancient rice terraces looked like giant green stairs built for extremely tall people.”
“They converted their flat roof into a beautiful terrace garden.”
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