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

In terms of design, Simone McEwan and Sacha Leong of Nice Projects chose to adorn the space in marble, cork, and travertine, to infuse a touch of warmth into each and every room. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026

The Digest The entrance to the Colosseum in Rome has been renovated and enhanced with travertine marble by studio Stefano Boeri Interiors. —Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026

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 Apr. 2026

This six-piece bathroom accessory set is very handsome (thank you, Sarah Sherman Samuel), with a travertine base and perforated detailing to level up the sophistication. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026

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