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ter·race

terrace

 
pronunciation:
te rs
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A terrace is a flat, raised section of ground.
The side of the hill was made into terraces for farming.
 
definition 2: A terrace is a small covered balcony.
A lot of the apartment buildings in this neighborhood have terraces.
definition 3: A terrace is a flat area of ground covered with brick or concrete. Some houses or other buildings have terraces near them where people can eat or just sit outside. A terrace is sometimes called a "patio."
Bianca's family often eats dinner on their terrace in the summer.
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