1. a flat area of ground that is higher than the ground around it
2. a flat outdoor area next to a building, often paved
3. one of a series of flat areas cut into a hillside for farming

1. to form into a terrace or terraces

Examples

• We sat on the restaurant’s terrace overlooking the ocean.
• The ancient farmers built terraces on the mountainside to grow rice.
• Their house is part of a Victorian terrace in London.
• The garden has three terraces connected by stone steps.
• They decided to terrace the steep slope to prevent erosion.
• The hotel terrace was perfect for watching the sunset.
• Workers will terrace the hillside before planting the vineyard.