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 white-terrazzo bar is topped with three 18-foot verdigris sculptural palms, while velvet booths are encased in their own domes, reminiscent of shells.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
Trente, opening in December, will feature a large wooden vintage bar, terrazzo flooring, and high barstools, and serve cocktails and small plates.
—Zoe Dubno, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025
Inspired by its history and forest setting, the interiors take cues from hunting lodges, but with a high-end twist provided by terrazzo flooring, stunning light fixtures, plush furnishings, and a moody color palette.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
The floors are a rich white terrazzo and there are accents of white oak streaming across the ceiling and along the walls.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
Trente, opening in December, will feature a large wooden vintage bar, terrazzo flooring, and high barstools, and serve cocktails and small plates.
—Zoe Dubno, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025
Inspired by its history and forest setting, the interiors take cues from hunting lodges, but with a high-end twist provided by terrazzo flooring, stunning light fixtures, plush furnishings, and a moody color palette.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
The floors are a rich white terrazzo and there are accents of white oak streaming across the ceiling and along the walls.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
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 14 Jan. 2026.
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