patinaed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of patinaed
First recorded in 1930–35; patina ( def. ) + -ed 3 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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She started with her "dream pantry," which she adorned with blue and white porcelain vases, patinaed wooden bowls, rattan serveware, and the signature white dishes she's collected over the years.
From Salon • Mar. 5, 2023
Beachy whimsy kicks in on the walk to the front door, where a silvery-gray patinaed boardwalk bends through billowy seagrass; special-ordered pressure-treated pilings from Oregon; and, of course, sand.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2016
Restaino chose the patinaed gold, brown, blue and green color scheme to offset the red wine he envisioned members pouring.
From Forbes • Sep. 5, 2013
The minimal space was simply decorated, with an artfully worn wooden desk, a large bed with a white crocheted cover, arched ceilings and a floor of packed earth and patinaed stone tiles.
From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2010
Better than Vienna, G.I.s liked Salzburg with its mossy stone and patinaed copper.
From Time Magazine Archive
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