fluting

1 of 2

noun

flut·​ing ˈflü-tiŋ 

1

: a series of flutes

the fluting of a column

2

: fluted material

fluting

2 of 2

present participle of flute entry 2

Examples of fluting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Inside, the large vanity and shower area are finished in heavily veined stone with vertical fluting. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

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

For version 5, which launched in March, the carbon fiber plate swapped a spoon shape for that of a fork in the name of of flex and propulsion while also utilizing fluting and corrugation for longitudinal stiffness. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 May 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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