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

Perhaps Not Yet Titled (2016), made in Persian travertine, is the clearest illustration of my gripe with Allen’s art. —Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026

The living room is anchored by a massive travertine fireplace with a floating hearth and latticed screen. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 May 2026

Stone Natural stone floors, particularly marble or travertine, can be damaged by steam. —Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026

While there is no shortage of art to explore, the impressive architecture—incorporating more than a million square feet of Italian travertine—and expansive gardens are worth the visit alone. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 30 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