terraces

NOUN

plateau

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balcony deck gallery patio platform porch promenade roof

STRONG

bank esplanade portico

Example Sentences

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Bar terraces are buzzing with activity into late evenings again as people try to soak in every bit of sun after the long winter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Indeed, such was the Gunners' strength at the back that '1-0 to the Arsenal' became a familiar chant from the terraces.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

There were some on the terraces who stayed behind to clap the team off, but others showed their displeasure by booing after a meek display left Newcastle 12th in the Premier League.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The owners of 26 rooftops and terraces in Rocinha and Vidigal earn money for allowing tourist visits.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

The Zapotec reconfigured the entire hill to build the city, slicing out terraces and platforms.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann