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

The brand’s iconic shade of green punctuates the design on the booth textiles and terrazzo flooring that extends from the interior through to the outdoor patio. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

From colorful terrazzo to skirted sinks and small-format tiles, what’s old is new again. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026

There is some hint of personality in the bathroom thanks to the terrazzo floors and wall and vintage tub. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 Aug. 2026

Outside, the striped umbrellas and wicker bistro chairs on the sidewalk terrazzo are an easy invitation to aperitivo and small bites like truffle arancini. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 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