the terraces

plural noun

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

Examples of the terraces in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web New garden areas and upgrades will be added to the tower property on the terraces adjacent to the building. George Avalos, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024 Heaters and fans have also been installed so the terraces can be used throughout the year. Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 Related Articles New garden areas and upgrades will be added to the tower property on the terraces adjacent to the building. George Avalos, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2024 Looking inside the space, a formal dining room boasts 18th century French panels, a wood-burning fireplace and access to one of the terraces. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2024 The residence has four bedrooms, including a primary suite on the top floor that opens to one of the terraces. E.b. Solomont, WSJ, 22 Dec. 2023 Finally, there’s a media room, a gym, and a plunge pool on one of the terraces. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2023 Whooping from the terraces and shaking hands with the English rugby team post-match, the Princess of Wales wore that blazer with wide-legged Roland Mouret trousers, a stainless steel Cartier watch and a classic Chanel bag. Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2023 With flags hanging from the terraces, the souk-esque marketplace, and the dancehall at its heart, The Kitchen housing estate feels like a beautiful amalgamation of what makes London so special. Jack Francis, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2023

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“The terraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20terraces. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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