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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Its grippy outsole offers reliable traction on trails and uneven terrain, while the soft eggnog color looks polished enough to wear around town afterward.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
Beginning in the late 1960s, artists abandoned galleries in favour of deserts, salt flats, mesas, and remote terrain, using these surroundings as both setting and material.
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Lara Johnson-Wheeler,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
The platform also incorporates integrated suspension and supports payloads exceeding 661 pounds (300 kilograms), while alternative differential-drive configurations are available for rough outdoor terrain.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
In fact, the Elora borrows its bathroom design directly from Winnebago's Ekko all-terrain B+ motorhome lineup.
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New Atlas,
3 July 2026
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
Beginning in the late 1960s, artists abandoned galleries in favour of deserts, salt flats, mesas, and remote terrain, using these surroundings as both setting and material.
—
Lara Johnson-Wheeler,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
The platform also incorporates integrated suspension and supports payloads exceeding 661 pounds (300 kilograms), while alternative differential-drive configurations are available for rough outdoor terrain.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
In fact, the Elora borrows its bathroom design directly from Winnebago's Ekko all-terrain B+ motorhome lineup.
—
New Atlas,
3 July 2026
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“Terrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrain. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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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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