terrazzo

American  

[tuh-raz-oh, -rah-zoh, -rah-tsoh, ter-raht-tsaw] / təˈræz oʊ, -ˈrɑ zoʊ, -ˈrɑ tsoʊ, tɛrˈrɑt tsɔ /

noun

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

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terrazzo British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of terrazzo

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

Example Sentences

It rises in five mighty flights, tier upon tier, of precast concrete faced with terrazzo.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times