What is another word for terrace?

Common synonyms for terrace include patio, terrasse, bench.

What is the opposite of terrace?

Antonyms of terrace include valley, hollow, depression, ravine, gully.

Synonyms for

Terrace

Noun / ˈterʌs / Another word for terrace — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a flat outdoor area next to a house, often used for relaxing or entertaining guests

Synonyms & similar words

patio terrasse bench patio deck veranda porch balcony piazza courtyard platform landing step stoop gallery loggia portico pergola gazebo arbor grotto summerhouse bower

Synonyms by register

Formal

balcony platform veranda loggia

Informal

patio deck porch

Literary

esplanade promenade

Antonyms

valley hollow depression ravine gully ditch

Common collocations

rooftop terrace
private terrace
large terrace
sunny terrace
stone terrace
garden terrace
spacious terrace

Word family

noun terrace

verb terraced

Usage note

A terrace is typically an outdoor paved area adjoining a house, often at a lower level than the house. It can also refer to a series of flat steps cut into a slope.

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