terraces
n. plural-onlyn. flat areas cut into a hillside like giant steps to help with farming or building. They are also the flat, paved areas outside a house where you can sit and eat.
n. a series of flat, level platforms created on a slope for agricultural cultivation or architectural purposes. Often refers to paved outdoor areas adjacent to a building or tiered seating in a stadium.
We sat on the terraces and watched the sunset.
Farmers in the region use ancient stone terraces to grow rice on the steep mountain slopes.
The architect designed the villa with multiple stone terraces that descend toward the sea, providing both structural stability to the cliffside and expansive outdoor living spaces for the residents.
Often used in the plural to describe a series of levels or the general outdoor area of a property.