terrace

/tˈɛɹɪs/

/ˈtɛɹəs/

Terrace

a flat paved area, particularly one next to a building or restaurant, where people can sit, eat, relax, etc.

synonyms : patio

a row of houses connected together due to being in one block and sharing the same style

a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below)

synonyms : bench

to terrace

MAIN VERB

make into terraces as for cultivation

provide (a house) with a terrace

synonyms : terrasse

Examples

1. The terrace is for guests only.

2. The crowd swarms the lower terrace.

3. It's terraced on the slope, a series of levels.

4. A terrace overlooks a sweeping lawn that leads to the Flat Rock River.