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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The gear system makes hilly terrain easier to handle.
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Containing the fire has been more challenging for crews because of the marsh-like terrain where the flames rage.
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Arc Games Treacherous terrain is a big part of the strategy, whether using it for power-ups or kiting enemies into bad spots.
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The terrain is thick with gatekeepers, barriers and stumbling blocks that make getting any project off the ground a sysphean task.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Containing the fire has been more challenging for crews because of the marsh-like terrain where the flames rage.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
Arc Games Treacherous terrain is a big part of the strategy, whether using it for power-ups or kiting enemies into bad spots.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
The terrain is thick with gatekeepers, barriers and stumbling blocks that make getting any project off the ground a sysphean task.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 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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