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 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 The ice cream, called tanada aisu, is made with rice from the terraces, oat milk, coconut milk, cane sugar and rice syrup, with no eggs or dairy. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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