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

Designed by JSa Architecture, Volga features a brutalist exterior that leads to a contemporary minimalist interior made moody with large-scale lava, stone, brass, and travertine installation by the artist Perla Krauze. —Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025

Interiors are inspired by contemporary Italian style, featuring timber, iron, and travertine crafted by local artisans. —Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025

Granite, marble, travertine, and other natural stones are porous, so cleaning them with rubbing alcohol isn’t recommended. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2025

The 96 guest rooms are clad in travertine, warm woods, and artwork from contemporary Italian sculptors, painters, and photographers. —Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 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