Terra Firma (Noun)
Meaning
The solid part of the earth's surface; "the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land"; "the earth shook for several minutes"; "he dropped the logs on the ground".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- After months at sea, the sailors were relieved to set foot on terra firma again.
- The hikers had been warned about the dangers of the mountain trails, but they were eager to reach terra firma after days of climbing.
- The astronauts felt a mix of excitement and relief as they stepped out of their spacecraft and onto terra firma.
- The shipwrecked survivors were grateful to find terra firma beneath their feet after weeks of drifting at sea.
- The travelers had been on the road for hours, and the sight of the city in the distance was a welcome promise of terra firma and a good night's rest.