territory
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
After the US territory was devastated by Hurricane Maria in 2017, the electricity grid still remains short of needed generating capacity.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Spanish and English are the official languages of Puerto Rico, which is a self-governing unincorporated territory of the United States.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
While the index is still in “extreme fear” territory, it signals that sentiment has improved slightly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Gold prices slumped to the lowest levels of the year Wednesday and sank deeper into bear-market territory.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Her expression, like Fig’s satisfied calm while grooming, was definitely moving into happy territory.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing territory
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Long Way Down
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Elements of the Universe: Terr, Terra ("Earth")
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
