terrazzo
noun
ter·raz·zo
tə-ˈra-(ˌ)zō 
-ˈrät-(ˌ)sō
-ˈrät-(ˌ)sō
: a mosaic flooring consisting of small pieces of marble or granite set in mortar and given a high polish
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The ocean-facing Art Deco hotel has a Palm Springs vibe, with terrazzo, light timber, rattan, muted tones, and a heated rooftop pool.
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Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024
Crews had to maneuver the suitcase into place using a special dolly so the terrazzo flooring wouldn’t get cracked, Willis said.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 4 May 2024
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Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024
Crews had to maneuver the suitcase into place using a special dolly so the terrazzo flooring wouldn’t get cracked, Willis said.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 4 May 2024
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“Terrazzo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrazzo. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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