1
a(1)
: a geographic area
(2)
: a piece of land : ground
b
: the physical features of a tract of land
2
3
a
: a field of knowledge or interest
b
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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This durable cabin is suitable for all terrains.
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The heavy rains will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep terrain, especially in and around these areas.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
This durable cabin is suitable for all terrains.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
The heavy rains will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep terrain, especially in and around these areas.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
For something different, Tanzania's wide-open terrain, safaris and all-inclusive camps will make for the trip of a lifetime.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for terrain
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“Terrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrain. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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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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