the terraces

plural noun

British
: a section of a stadium with wide steps where people stand to watch soccer matches

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But up here on the terraces of the Anantara Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi, the shrieks of day-tripping cruise passengers, zipping back and forth in Tango-orange tenders, are pleasantly faint. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 In the aftermath, the terraces of English football grounds were torn down and replaced with seats. — Vanda Mayer, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026 His memories of it are shaped by the ferocity of the terraces. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The glass perimeter brings daylight deep into the residence, while the terraces provide outdoor space on all sides of the home — a rare feature in a city where developable land and height are tightly constrained. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the terraces

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“The terraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20terraces. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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