travertine

noun

trav·​er·​tine ˈtra-vər-ˌtēn 

-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

Examples of travertine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lush, muted fabrics complement reddish-brown marble slabs, travertine, and wood veneer finishes throughout. —Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025

Every morning, they are led by the official Duckmaster from their penthouse apartment on the roof down the elevator to the Italian travertine fountain in the middle of the building. —Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025

Wallpaper and soft, pre-loved fabrics in muted hues contrast with sleek limestone and travertine shelving. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025

Rather than West Elm–level furnishings (or worse, Wayfair), there will be tables topped in Italian marble, lounges with Shou Sugi Ban wood furniture, and a staircase made of the same travertine that’s used in Lever House’s plaza. —Kim Velsey, Curbed, 20 Nov. 2025

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

Rhymes for travertine

• acini
• aldine
• arsine
• carinii
• cosine
• delphine
• domine
• latine
• leucine
• ovine
• pennine
• porcine

Kids Definition

travertine

noun

trav·​er·​tine ˈtrav-ər-ˌtēn 

-tən

: a mineral consisting of a massive usually layered calcium carbonate formed as deposits from spring waters or especially from hot springs