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

Roughly 2,600 square feet is anchored by a great room featuring 12-foot ceilings and sculptural travertine details. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Travertine molds The shelter sits at the foot of a cliff of travertine, a limestone laid down by calcium-rich spring water. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026

The kitchen was redesigned with mahogany cabinetry and golden-yellow travertine counters. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Before Getting Started Porous natural tile floors like travertine or sandstone should be cleaned with care. — Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 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
• amine
• arsine
• carinii
• cosine
• delphine
• domine
• latine
• 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