fluted

adjective

flut·​ed ˈflü-təd How to pronounce fluted (audio)
: having or marked by grooves

Examples of fluted in a Sentence

The mansion has six fluted columns across the porch.
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In the living room, the coffee table echoes the fluted motifs found in the bedroom and bathroom. Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024 Her 18-karat yellow gold timepiece comes with a fluted bezel, silver dial, and a President bracelet and is priced at around $43,000. Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024 One great way to incorporate fluted design to your home is with a bar cabinet. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024 Cranston’s has a stainless-steel case, a white-gold fluted bezel, a blue dial, and a steel Oyster bracelet. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fluted 

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fluted was in 1611

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“Fluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluted. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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