terrazzo
noun
ter·raz·zo
tə-ˈra-(ˌ)zō 
-ˈrät-(ˌ)sō
-ˈrät-(ˌ)sō
: a mosaic flooring consisting of small pieces of marble or granite set in mortar and given a high polish
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Our oceanfront corner suite gave us 1,230-square-feet of space, with a foyer for hanging our coats; two bathrooms with beautiful terrazzo floors; and a living room with a punchy, flamingo-pink bar area, where Bobby found Monopoly ready and waiting on the shelf.
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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The refined contemporary interiors are punctuated throughout with terrazzo floors, warm wood paneling, and rough-hewn stone pillars.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Poured terrazzo floors and rich hardwood run throughout, punctuated by polished concrete and expert millwork.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Open-concept bathrooms with terrazzo vanities and illuminated mirrors blur the line between getting ready and hanging out, which suits the hotel’s social energy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The refined contemporary interiors are punctuated throughout with terrazzo floors, warm wood paneling, and rough-hewn stone pillars.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Poured terrazzo floors and rich hardwood run throughout, punctuated by polished concrete and expert millwork.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Open-concept bathrooms with terrazzo vanities and illuminated mirrors blur the line between getting ready and hanging out, which suits the hotel’s social energy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for terrazzo
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“Terrazzo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrazzo. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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