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

Inside, a grand travertine stone fireplace with an original working television that can be hidden behind custom doors stands out. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025

Diluted vinegar is less harsh, but don’t use it on natural stone tiles like marble or travertine. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025

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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