terra

[ter-uh]

noun

1. earth; land.

terra

/ ˈtɛrə /

noun

1. (in legal contexts) earth or land

terra

1. A rough highland or mountainous region of the moon with a relatively high albedo.

2. Compare mare

3. A vast highland region on a planet.

Word History and Origins

Origin of terra¹

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1605–15

Word History and Origins

Origin of terra¹

from Latin

Example Sentences

The Terra Nova carried Captain Scott and his men on their doomed expedition to reach the South Pole more than a century ago.

From BBC

The Terra Nova was discovered in 2012, but the new expedition has been the first opportunity to record extensive footage of the wreck.

From BBC

The Terra Nova played a crucial role in breaking the news of their death.

From BBC

The vessel sailed on to New Zealand, where the tragic end of the Terra Nova expedition was announced to the world.

From BBC

The footage shows the Terra Nova colonised with sea life, but key features of the wooden ship are still visible including its wheel, winch and mast.

From BBC

Related Words

• globe 
• planet