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terrain

(təreɪn)
Word forms: plural terrains
variable noun
Terrain is used to refer to an area of land or a type of land when you are considering its physical features.
The terrain changed quickly from arable land to desert.
...a tortuous eight-hour coach ride around 1,200 bends of rough terrain.
Synonyms: ground, country, land, landscape More Synonyms of terrain

terrain in British English

(təˈreɪn, ˈtɛreɪn)
noun
1. 
ground or a piece of ground, esp with reference to its physical character or military potential
radio reception can be difficult in mountainous terrain
a rocky terrain
2.  a variant spelling of terrane
Word origin
C18: from French, ultimately from Latin terrēnum ground, from terra earth

terrain in American English

(təˈreɪn)
noun
1. 
ground or a tract of ground, esp. with regard to its natural or topographical features or fitness for some use
2.  Geology
terrane (sense 1)
Word origin
Fr < L terrenum < terrenus, of earth, earthen < terra, terra

COBUILD Collocations
terrain

difficult terrain
rough terrain
rugged terrain

Examples of 'terrain' in a sentence
terrain

Race over the rugged terrain on a 4x4 tour or savour a more relaxed view from the back of a camel.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Only at the very western end, where the terrain is mountainous, are the old smuggling routes still open.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The latter expeditions were made arduous by jungle and mountainous terrain.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The insurgency is concealed in rugged terrain and grows stronger.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The rest of the way will require courage and commitment over rocky terrain.
Christianity Today (2000)
Is there any way to modify my road bike to cope with the rougher trail terrain?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The terrain is difficult but not impossible.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Last weekend that element was suspended after the competitors came across difficult terrain.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This is difficult terrain for the son of a billionaire pitched against the son of a bus driver.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The mountainous terrain is hampering tracking.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
They marched across rugged terrain in darkness before creeping up on the captors' lair.
The Sun (2012)
The gruelling race is held over five days, over rough terrain in scorching heat.
The Sun (2006)
He claimed to know the rugged terrain around Machynlleth well.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The uncharted territory of the southern Arctic is difficult enough terrain.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
His task would be to help to safeguard the surveyors at work, often in difficult terrain and blizzards.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
If you intend spending time in rougher terrain or do a lot of mountain driving you should consider a four-wheel drive.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
A challenging walk along rocky terrain.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
I drove it on a treacherous course in the rugged terrain of Virginia.
The Sun (2006)
The tourist office there can give you a map of the more mountainous terrain north of town, where you can walk through wild mountain lavender.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But the brutal conditions - including high humidity and a harsh rocky terrain - soon took its toll.
The Sun (2013)
In a dawn raid on a mock village 120 men fought their way through eight kilometres of desert terrain as temperatures edged towards 30C.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)

In other languages
terrain

British English: terrain NOUN
Terrain is used to refer to an area of land or a type of land when you are considering its physical features.
The terrain changed quickly from arable land to desert.
  • American English: terrain
  • Brazilian Portuguese: terreno
  • Chinese: 地形
  • European Spanish: terreno
  • French: terrainsol
  • German: Gelände
  • Italian: terreno
  • Japanese: 一帯の土地
  • Korean: 지형
  • European Portuguese: terreno
  • Latin American Spanish: terreno

All related terms of 'terrain'

all-terrain
designed to travel on all types of ground, including rough ground
rough terrain
Terrain is used to refer to an area of land or a type of land when you are considering its physical features.
rugged terrain
Terrain is used to refer to an area of land or a type of land when you are considering its physical features.
difficult terrain
Terrain is used to refer to an area of land or a type of land when you are considering its physical features.
all-terrain vehicle
a vehicle with treads or wheels designed to travel on rough ground

Chinese translation of 'terrain'

terrain

(tɛˈreɪn)

n (c/u)

  1. 地势(勢) (dìshì) (种(種), zhǒng)
(noun) 
Definition
an area of ground, esp. with reference to its physical character
an eight-hour drive on rough terrain
Synonyms
ground
a stretch of waste ground
country
This is some of the best walking country in the district.
land
It isn't clear whether the plane went down over land or sea.
landscape
Arizona's desert landscape
topography
going

Additional synonyms

in the sense of country
Definition
the territory of a nation or state
This is some of the best walking country in the district.
Synonyms
territory,
part,
land,
region,
terrain
in the sense of land
Definition
the solid part of the surface of the earth as distinct from seas and lakes
It isn't clear whether the plane went down over land or sea.
Synonyms
ground,
earth,
dry land,
terra firma,
l&
in the sense of landscape
Definition
an extensive area of land regarded as being visually distinct
Arizona's desert landscape
Synonyms
scenery,
country,
view,
land,
scene,
prospect,
countryside,
outlook,
terrain,
panorama,
vista

Synonyms of 'terrain'

terrain

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