terrain
/təˈɹeɪn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: terrains
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A single, distinctive rock formation; an area having a preponderance of a particular rock or group of rocks.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An area of land or its particular features.
Noun
Examples
The race will be run over a variety of terrain, including grass and sand.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “terrain” mean?
A single, distinctive rock formation; an area having a preponderance of a particular rock or group of rocks.
Is “terrain” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.