noun
Uncommon
terra
TEH-ruh
Terra (noun) means Earth, ground, or land, especially as a physical surface (often in set phrases like terra firma). Example: “After weeks at sea, they were glad to be back on terra firma.”
noun
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Earth, ground, or land, especially as a physical surface (often in set phrases like terra firma).
"After weeks at sea, they were glad to be back on terra firma."
How to use terra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLatin-derived word for "earth" or "land," mostly seen today in the phrase "terra firma" (solid ground).
Common pairings
terra firma
terra incognita
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Word forms
- Plural
- terras, terrae
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After weeks at sea, they were glad to be back on _____ firma.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin terra, "earth, land."
Rhymes for terra
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What does “terra” mean?
The word “terra” means earth, ground, or land, especially as a physical surface (often in set phrases like terra firma). In plain terms, latin-derived word for "earth" or "land," mostly seen today in the phrase "terra firma" (solid ground).
How do you pronounce “terra”?
“Terra” is pronounced TEH-ruh (/ˈtɛɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “terra” in a sentence?
Here is “terra” used in a sentence: “After weeks at sea, they were glad to be back on terra firma.”
What part of speech is “terra”?
“Terra” is a noun.
Where does the word “terra” come from?
The word “terra” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from Latin terra, "earth, land.".
Is “terra” a common word?
“Terra” is an uncommon word in modern English.
