meaning of terrace
1. A raised level space, shelf, or platform of earth, supported on one or more sides by a wall, a bank of tuft, or the like, whether designed for use or pleasure.
2. A balcony, especially a large and uncovered one.
3. A flat roof to a house; as, the buildings of the Oriental nations are covered with terraces.
4. A street, or a row of houses, on a bank or the side of a hill; hence, any street, or row of houses.
5. A level plain, usually with a steep front, bordering a river, a lake, or sometimes the sea.
6. To form into a terrace or terraces; to furnish with a terrace or terraces, as, to terrace a garden, or a building.
7. usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
Related Words
terrace | terraced | terraced house |
