Terrace Definition & Meaning
terrace
- noun
- usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
- a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below)
- a row of houses built in a similar style and having common dividing walls (or the street on which they face); "Grosvenor Terrace"
- verb
- provide (a house) with a terrace; "We terrassed the country house"
- make into terraces as for cultivation; "The Incas terraced their mountainous land"
"Terrace" in song lyrics
See how terrace is used in real songs:
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"You'll be passed Mount Everest, sippin Mo on your terrace"
Children of the Corn (Killah Cam'Ron, Bloodshed) — Biscuits and Bangers -
"As I step back upon my back terrace"
George Clinton — Hollywood -
"Musha stole grandpa's keys and crashed his car in the terrace"
Dom Pachino f/ Shyheim — The Franklin Family
Words that rhyme with terrace
Usage tips for "terrace"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "terrace" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for terrace to find words that pair well.