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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But the most fascinating are the greenhouse suites, six in all, airy lofts with powder pink Venetian terrazzo floors and an adjoining orangery.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
And in the kitchen, Legué installed another unique element—a terrazzo counter made of river sand instead of marble chips.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Set within an 11,000-square-foot open-air space by Dizon Collective, the space features sculptural umbrellas, terrazzo floors and a retractable roof opening to panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Spanning two floors with three windows, the interior design features a soft blush and powder-pink color palette, complemented by polished terrazzo floors and exposed wooden ceiling beams that subtly reference Milanese architecture.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
And in the kitchen, Legué installed another unique element—a terrazzo counter made of river sand instead of marble chips.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Set within an 11,000-square-foot open-air space by Dizon Collective, the space features sculptural umbrellas, terrazzo floors and a retractable roof opening to panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Spanning two floors with three windows, the interior design features a soft blush and powder-pink color palette, complemented by polished terrazzo floors and exposed wooden ceiling beams that subtly reference Milanese architecture.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 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 20 Apr. 2026.
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