terrace

/ˈtɛɹəs/noun

A flat outdoor area attached to or extending from a building, used for sitting or dining.

Example sentences

“The restaurant has a lovely terrace overlooking the sea.”
“We ate breakfast on the hotel terrace in the warm sun.”

In British English also a row of identical joined houses, hence 'terraced house'. The outdoor-seating sense dominates elsewhere.

Synonyms for terrace

patio

Related words

loftA space under the roof of a building, similar to an attic, often used to store things.verandaA roofed, open platform or porch, sometimes partly enclosed, that runs along the outside wall of a house.cellarA closed-in room below ground level, usually beneath a building, used to store things or take shelter.drivewayA short private path for cars connecting the street to someone's house or garage.pantryA small storage room or cupboard near the kitchen where food and cooking equipment are kept.gutterA channel along the edge of a road or roof that carries away rainwater.