fluting

noun

flut·​ing ˈflü-tiŋ 

1

: a series of flutes

the fluting of a column

2

: fluted material

Examples of fluting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Zoox also added fluting to the wireless charging pad to help keep phones in place. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

The finger flutings appeared to have been made by four adults and three children. — Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2025

This fluting gives this wood texture; its polish and demi-lune posts give it dimension. — Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2026

An eye-catching fluting detail adds interest to the piece, which comes with a classic white linen lamp shade and is finished with warm gold hardware. — Maggie Horton, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fluting

• booting
• fruiting
• hooting
• looting
• muting
• rooting
• scooting
• shooting
• suiting
• tooting
• commuting
• computing

Kids Definition

fluting

noun

flut·​ing

ˈflüt-iŋ

: fluted decoration