Synonyms for

Terra

Verb / ˈteˌrɑ: / Another word for terra — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Terra means earth or land.

Synonyms & similar words

earth ground soil dirt land terrain territory country region zone area space place locale site spot location domain sphere world

Synonyms by register

Formal

earth land soil ground

Informal

dirt ground land

Literary

terrene world globe

Antonyms

sky heaven air ether firmament celestial

Common collocations

  • terra firma
  • terra incognita
  • terra cotta
  • terra australis
  • terra nullius
  • terra rossa

Word family

noun terra

Usage note

Terra is Latin for 'earth' or 'land'. It is most commonly encountered in specific phrases like 'terra firma' and 'terra incognita'.

Example sentences

  1. The terra was covered in fresh snow this morning.
  2. Terra is a beautiful place to explore.
  3. The farmer plowed the terra to prepare for planting.
  4. The terra was rocky and difficult to walk on.
  5. The animals roamed freely across the open terra.

Quotes

  • The earth is what we all have in common.
  • The ground's generosity takes in our compost and grows beauty.
  • The earth has music for those who listen.

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