C1nounnaturetravel
US/təˈreɪn/
UK/təˈreɪn/
land, described by its physical features, such as how rough, steep or flat it is
In context
The rover was designed to cross the rocky terrain of Mars.
Ha Giang's mountainous terrain makes road building slow and costly.
These bikes are built for rough terrain, not for city streets.
Words that go with terrain
adjective + noun
- rough terrainOur jeep struggled over the rough terrain.
- mountainous terrainThe rescue was slow because of the mountainous terrain.
- difficult terrainSoldiers trained in difficult terrain near the border.
- rugged terrainThe national park has rugged terrain and deep caves.
- steep terrainTea is grown on steep terrain in the northern hills.
- uneven terrainWalking robots still find uneven terrain hard to deal with.