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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Speaking of relaxing, the backyard is designed for summer living with a 75-foot gunite pool, hot tub, and plenty of room to lounge or entertain. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 May 2025 Other features making this home stand out are the landscaping, which includes stonework and an in-ground heated gunite pool. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2025 About a month later, the hotel was knocked down and covered in gunite, effectively a spray-on concrete. Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 16 Mar. 2025 The secluded five-bedroom geometric residence sits on an elevated section of a thickly wooded parcel just outside the bustling village, surrounded by lush lawns, towering trees, multiple decks, and a solar-heated gunite pool. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2025 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 27 May. 2025.

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