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  Gunite

  noun

  a mixture of cement, sand or crushed slag, and water, sprayed over reinforcement as a lightweight concrete construction.
• gunite
  gunite

  noun

  civil engineering a cement-sand mortar that is sprayed onto formwork, walls, or rock by a compressed air ejector giving a very dense strong concrete layer: used to repair reinforced concrete, to line tunnel walls or mine airways, etc

Gunite

American  

[guhn-ahyt] / ˈgʌn aɪt /

Or gunite

noun

1. a mixture of cement, sand or crushed slag, and water, sprayed over reinforcement as a lightweight concrete construction.

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gunite British  

/ ˈɡʌnˌaɪt /

noun

1. civil engineering a cement-sand mortar that is sprayed onto formwork, walls, or rock by a compressed air ejector giving a very dense strong concrete layer: used to repair reinforced concrete, to line tunnel walls or mine airways, etc

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Etymology

Origin of Gunite

First recorded in 1910–15; formerly trademark

Example Sentences

A heated Gunite swimming pool anchors the backyard, while a covered porch with an outdoor fireplace creates an inviting setting for summer evenings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026