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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The primary suite is set apart for privacy and includes a spa-style bath; the property website describes terrazzo floors made of crushed marble and tumbled sea glass.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
The redesign gutted the inauthentic interiors and added wood paneling, green leather banquettes, and terrazzo flooring.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Original features like its hexagonal columns, mezzanine bridge, and terrazzo flooring have been restored, while the 171 guest rooms and suites feature organic lines and a neutral color palette that complement expansive windows with panoramic ocean views.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 26 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
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
The redesign gutted the inauthentic interiors and added wood paneling, green leather banquettes, and terrazzo flooring.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Original features like its hexagonal columns, mezzanine bridge, and terrazzo flooring have been restored, while the 171 guest rooms and suites feature organic lines and a neutral color palette that complement expansive windows with panoramic ocean views.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 26 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
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 13 Jun. 2026.
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