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

The boutique— a meld of rusty reds and forest greens — blends the brand’s classic American West aesthetic with materials like leather, quartz, travertine, burlwood, and walnut. —Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

Channeling the style of a tech billionaire, à la Tony Stark, the suite’s design falls under the ultra-modern and sleek category, with clean edges, geometric lighting, travertine stone, slate surfaces, and copper fixtures. —Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025

The chef’s kitchen sports travertine countertops, dual copper sinks, and not just one but two pantries. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025

In the entry hall, an archway slices through the central travertine wall without a single bead of trim. —Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

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