Example sentences for: terraces

How can you use “terraces” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • From a bridge that links the main temple with terraces on the far side of the river, you can look down on the funeral “ghats” where Hindus are cremated atop piles of wood and straw.

  • Instead of the red-tiled roofs and filigreed chimneys seen elsewhere in the Algarve, the Olhão skyline comprises flat-topped roofs of terraces called açoeitas.

  • The vast open foyers and public areas of the hotel have high columns of cathedral-like dimensions; the walkways and outside terraces recall Mayan temples, with large stones covering the façade.

  • Stroll down the tiers of terraces and you’ll find many more statues, fountains, and murals by Miró, Calder, and other modern artists, all detailed on street-plans given out at information desks.

  • By night Lagos is lively, with outdoor restaurant terraces and bars attracting a hipper crowd than most resorts on the coast, and by day it combines a rich historical past with a busy present.


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