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 Like marble, limestone and travertine are natural materials with a timeless appeal. —

Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2023 Recently, a section of the temple’s massive travertine wall and entrance arch was discovered beneath a building owned by Mr. Ducrot. —

David Laskin Martin Pauer, New York Times, 1 May 2023 Limestone is a better choice than travertine for most flooring scenarios. —

Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2023 The latter sports travertine flooring, a double vanity, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. —

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2023 Inside, there are Roman titanium travertine floors, Brazilian green jade onyx, African walnut millwork, and cedar ceilings. —

Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2023 Photo: Modern Angles / Courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence The entryway is the home’s smallest hexagon, made grand with high ceilings lined in cedar planks and travertine floors. —

Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 15 Aug. 2023 The factory, designed by Della Valle’s third and current wife, architect Barbara Pistilli, and built with gleaming Italian travertine marble, is also vast: nearly 1 million square feet, with almost 16 acres of gardens. —

Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2023 Here, the custom cabinetry is topped off by Mexican yellow travertine. —

Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 22 June 2023 See More

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