How to Use terrain in a Sentence

terrain

noun
  • We had to drive over some rough terrain.
  • We hiked through a variety of terrains.
  • At times, the terrain is a haven.
    — Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
  • The terrain didn’t test her most.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
  • This is true for both the terrain and the vibes.
    — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 7 May 2026
  • What changes is not the terrain, but the tools built on top of it.
    — Ben Topor, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Even in rough terrain, the shell and tongue didn’t beat my shins to a pulp.
    — Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The terrain must be smooth for a clean, finished look.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
  • The trail’s rough terrain is part of what makes the goats useful.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
  • The wheels kick up a cloud of dust from the parchment-dry terrain.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The wash-and-ridge terrain includes dunes and a sand bowl.
    — Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Don't use a stroller on unsafe terrain.
    — ABC News, 12 May 2026
  • There's also one terrain park for those who want to throw some tricks.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Know the terrain and home setup.
    — Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
  • From the arid desert weather to the cacti- and arroyo- pocked terrain.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Each team was drawing its own map, and no one had a view of the full terrain.
    — John Schneider, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The trails to both falls have steep and rocky terrain that can be loose and slippery when wet.
    — Krissy Waite, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
  • The highest terrain may see gusts up to 55 mph.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • This is a very good all-in-one shoe over a variety of terrain.
    — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Just be sure to pack a pair of sturdy trail shoes, as the terrain can get a bit rocky.
    — Kristine Thomason, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Clouds float in a soft-colored sky, but there’s not enough light to make out the terrain.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
  • Still, moguls and miles of off-piste terrain are there to be conquered by those who dare.
    — Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
  • But what has proven challenging is the rugged terrain of the area.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
  • Wind gusts over the higher terrain will be in the upper end of that range.
    — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Something about the image of the swampy terrain called to them.
    — Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024
  • The shallow knobs are great for pavement and light dirt or sand terrains.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Even lone wolves can become pack leaders—if the terrain calls for it.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Winds could gust as high as 55 mph over high and exposed terrain.
    — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
  • But the economic terrain this spring has changed once again.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 19 May 2026
  • The machine can ride over rugged terrain and work through rough weather.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025

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