reinforced concrete
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of reinforced concrete
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Some visually appealing examples are known as shells, and these have traditionally been made from reinforced concrete.
From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2025
Like others, Merav Manay and her family headed into their safe room - a secure part of their apartment built of reinforced concrete with a heavy metal door and designed to protect against rocket attacks.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025
The city will install reinforced concrete barriers and sandbags to buttress affected areas and stem the flow of toxins, according to the mayor’s office.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2025
Most, but not all, of Japan’s modern buildings are built to stronger, quake-resistant specifications, usually using reinforced concrete that tends to hold up well.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2024
The coast guard lighthouse on the rocks at Point White was a tower built out of reinforced concrete that rose a hundred feet above the sea.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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