terrazzo

[tuh-raz-oh, -rah-zoh, -rah-tsoh, ter-raht-tsaw]

noun

1. a mosaic flooring or paving composed of chips of broken stone, usually marble, and cement, polished when in place.

terrazzo

/ tɛˈrætsəʊ /

noun

1. a floor or wall finish made by setting marble or other stone chips into a layer of mortar and polishing the surface

Word History and Origins

Origin of terrazzo¹

1895–1900; < Italian: balcony, terraced or flat roof < Vulgar Latin *terrāceus, derivative of Latin terra ground

Word History and Origins

Origin of terrazzo¹

C20: from Italian: _terrace

Example Sentences

Brettler removed the shag carpeting in the living area and bedroom and poured terrazzo floors to match the original floors throughout the house, many of which had to be repaired.

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Finished off with a multi-tonal terrazzo, or traditional Italian tiles, the store is inspired by the house’s regional roots.

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You can see the shifting grain of cedar wall panels, the smooth movement of Japanese plaster and the jagged veining of terrazzo slabs.

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With warm wood paneling, exposed concrete, terrazzo and low steel railings, the lively space feels both modern and nostalgic, with references to its past life as a bowling alley.

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Gusts of wind had left ash rippled in waves across the terrazzo floors outside.

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