Synonyms for
Terraces
Definition
Terraces are flat areas of land that are built into a hillside or mountain. They are often used for farming.
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Common collocations
- rice terraces
- stepped terraces
- hanging terraces
- garden terraces
- stone terraces
- terraces farming
- terraces house
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Usage note
The word 'terraces' refers to a flat area, often built on a slope, or a row of houses. It is commonly used in contexts related to agriculture (rice terraces) or architecture.
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Example sentences
- The rice paddies in Bali are built on terraces.
- The hikers rested on a terrace halfway up the mountain.
- The houses in the village are built on terraces because the land is so steep.
- The gardener planted a variety of vegetables on the terraces.
- We watched the sunset from a terrace overlooking the ocean.
Quotes
"I like to sit on the terrace and read a book." - Paulo Coelho
"If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need." - Cicero
"I could see the whole countryside from the terrace." - James Joyce