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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Tonto Natural Bridge State Park The centerpiece of Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is a sweeping natural travertine rock arch that creates a cavelike feel. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024 Inside, each villa has a clean and contemporary aesthetic with travertine and limestone, white walls, a neutral color palette, and wispy curtains. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024 Krieger followed no strict rules, drawing inspiration from the colors, motifs, and geometric patterns of the style, while also making a mental detour to 1970s Italy, incorporating waterfall stools in the living room and a travertine table in the dining area. Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024 According to Arizona State Parks, Tonto is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024 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

Time Traveler
The first known use of travertine was in 1669

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“Travertine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/travertine. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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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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