travertine

noun

trav·​er·​tine ˈtra-vər-ˌtēn 

-tən

: a mineral consisting of a massive usually layered calcium carbonate (such as aragonite or calcite) formed by deposition from spring waters or especially from hot springs

Examples of travertine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The rear entrance of the Performing Arts Library will get a cladding of stainless steel draped over its travertine. —Justin Davidson, Curbed, 30 May 2025

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Traverse on what may be the world's largest travertine bridge while viewing a landscape dotted with bright colors. —Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 28 Sep. 2024

Or go full Italian palatial with travertine details, pedestal planters, and a Cupid fountain. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025

The rooms at the remodeled Donatella have Italian travertine stone, warm wood and large bathrooms and vanity areas. —Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

French travertin, from Italian travertino, trevertino, from Latin tiburtinus, adjective, of travertine, literally, of Tibur (Tivoli)

First Known Use

1669, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for travertine

• acini
• aldine
• arsine
• carinii
• cosine
• delphine
• domine
• latine
• leucine
• ovine
• pennine
• porcine

Kids Definition

travertine

noun

trav·​er·​tine ˈtrav-ər-ˌtēn 

-tən

: a mineral consisting of a massive usually layered calcium carbonate formed as deposits from spring waters or especially from hot springs