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a(1)
: a geographic area
(2)
: a piece of land : ground
b
: the physical features of a tract of land
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a
: a field of knowledge or interest
b
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Examples of terrain in a Sentence
We had to drive over some rough terrain.
We hiked through a variety of terrains.
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Rafael is forecast to pass near Jamaica Tuesday, bringing torrential rainfall to the island country that could trigger mudslides along the higher terrain.
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Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Rain was also likely across the higher terrain and in north and east Phoenix, with a maximum of half of an inch expected.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
The vacuum was very effective at picking up leaves and small sticks, and operated well on uneven terrain, too.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
The lithium-ion battery runs the stroller for 28 miles on level ground, or five on rugged terrain.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Rain was also likely across the higher terrain and in north and east Phoenix, with a maximum of half of an inch expected.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
The vacuum was very effective at picking up leaves and small sticks, and operated well on uneven terrain, too.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
The lithium-ion battery runs the stroller for 28 miles on level ground, or five on rugged terrain.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Terrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrain. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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terrain
noun
ter·rain
tə-ˈrān 
also te-
: the surface features of an area of land
rough terrain
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