travertine

noun

trav·​er·​tine ˈtra-vər-ˌtēn How to pronounce travertine (audio)
-tən
: a mineral consisting of a massive usually layered calcium carbonate (such as aragonite or calcite) formed by deposition from spring waters or especially from hot springs

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The store features oak wooden floors, mineral plaster walls, raw travertine shelves, linen accents and furniture by Axel Einar Hjorth, George Nakashima and Lina Bo Bardi. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 The furnishings and décor are sleek and masculine, with materials like teak, oak, and leather, while in the bathrooms, black Zimbabwe marble and white Navona travertine strike a dramatic tone. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 Roughly 2,600 square feet is anchored by a great room featuring 12-foot ceilings and sculptural travertine details. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Travertine molds The shelter sits at the foot of a cliff of travertine, a limestone laid down by calcium-rich spring water. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for travertine

Word History

Etymology

French travertin, from Italian travertino, trevertino, from Latin tiburtinus, adjective, of travertine, literally, of Tibur (Tivoli)

First Known Use

1669, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of travertine was in 1669

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travertine

noun
trav·​er·​tine ˈtrav-ər-ˌtēn How to pronounce travertine (audio)
-tən
: a mineral consisting of a massive usually layered calcium carbonate formed as deposits from spring waters or especially from hot springs

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