gunite

noun

gun·​ite ˈgə-ˌnīt How to pronounce gunite (audio)
: a building material consisting of a mixture of cement, sand, and water that is sprayed onto a mold

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Other highlights include a 50-foot gunite pool, a three-car gallery garage, a custom wine cellar, a theater room, a sports court, and a wellness pavilion with a hot tub, gym, sauna, steam room, and two treatment rooms. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026 In 1957, Wright decided to use a state-of-the-art compound to seal the concrete facade, made of a material called gunite. — Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026 Outside, a large heated gunite pool offers a hot tub, two waterfalls and a custom jumping rock. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026 Josh Brolin's home for sale in Atlanta features a large heated gunite pool with a hot tub, two waterfalls, and a custom jumping rock. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gunite

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Etymology

from Gunite, a trademark

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gunite was in 1914

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“Gunite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunite. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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