gunite

noun

gun·​ite ˈgə-ˌnīt How to pronounce gunite (audio)
: a building material consisting of a mixture of cement, sand, and water that is sprayed onto a mold

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Outside, a large heated gunite pool offers a hot tub, two waterfalls and a custom jumping rock. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026 Josh Brolin's home for sale in Atlanta features a large heated gunite pool with a hot tub, two waterfalls, and a custom jumping rock. Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026 The grounds feature a gunite swimming pool, wildflower gardens and wooded areas that create a secluded setting. Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 The nearly two-acre property includes a heated gunite saltwater pool facing the ocean. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gunite

Word History

Etymology

from Gunite, a trademark

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gunite was in 1914

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“Gunite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunite. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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