fluted

adjective

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

Examples of fluted in a Sentence

The mansion has six fluted columns across the porch.
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The design involves fluted columns, large windows, and an effort to integrate Madison Square Garden into the facade. Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026 Baked in fluted copper molds coated in beeswax and butter, the cannelé looks deceptively simple — in reality, the sweet originating in Bordeaux takes days to make. Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 Standing out is a step-down family room anchored by a Pennsylvania gray-blue stone fireplace, along with a formal dining room beneath a floating tapestry ceiling and a fluted Gonzala wood and labradorite bar with climatized wine storage. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026 Cut dough using a 2-inch round or fluted cutter, re-rolling scraps as needed. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluted

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 17 Jun. 2026.

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