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Definition of terrace noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

terrace
 noun
 

/ˈterəs/

/ˈterəs/

1. [countable] (British English)(often in the names of streets)a continuous row of similar

houses that are joined together in one block
o 12 Albert Terrace
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TOPICS HOUSES AND HOMESC2, BUILDINGSC2
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[countable] a flat, hard area, especially outside a house or restaurant, where you can sit,
eat and enjoy the sun
o Close to the villa is a big pool with a sun terrace around it.
o The view from the roof terrace is spectacular.
o All rooms have a balcony or terrace.
SEE ALSO patio
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TOPICS GARDENSC1
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3.
terraces
 [plural] (British English) (at some football (soccer) grounds, especially in the past) the
wide steps where people can stand to watch the gameTOPICS SPORTS: BALL AND
RACKET SPORTSC2
4. [countable] one of a series of flat areas of ground that are cut into the side of a hill like
steps so that crops can be grown there
o The villagers had dug terraces in the hillside.
TOPICS FARMINGC2
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See terrace in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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 Carlton House Terrace
 terrace house
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 ternary form noun
  terpsichorean adjective
 terrace noun
 terraced adjective
 terraced house noun
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