terrazzo

noun

ter·​raz·​zo tə-ˈra-(ˌ)zō  -ˈrät-(ˌ)sō 

: a mosaic flooring consisting of small pieces of marble or granite set in mortar and given a high polish

Examples of terrazzo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Entryways and showers are outlined in funky, geometric black-and-white patterns, while bathroom floors and counters are a jaunty terrazzo. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026

Donald Deskey was hired to design the interiors, which feature terrazzo floors, marble walls, and brass ticket booths. —Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 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

The first-floor entrance lobby and six-story atrium, including terrazzo floors, concrete walls, skylights and brass railings, are also recommended for protection and not to be altered. —Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, terrace, perhaps from Old Occitan terrassa

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for terrazzo

• palazzo