fluted

adjective

flut·​ed ˈflü-təd How to pronounce fluted (audio)
Synonyms of flutednext
: having or marked by grooves

Examples of fluted in a Sentence

The mansion has six fluted columns across the porch.
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Standing out is a step-down family room anchored by a Pennsylvania gray-blue stone fireplace, along with a formal dining room beneath a floating tapestry ceiling and a fluted Gonzala wood and labradorite bar with climatized wine storage. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026 Cut dough using a 2-inch round or fluted cutter, re-rolling scraps as needed. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 Custom lighting with three settings brings all the ambiance; and the fluted wood bench, closet space, and sink give a sleek but earthy feel to an otherwise urban setting. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026 The bold colors are softened by fluted glass doors that resemble the look of a waterfall. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluted

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fluted was in 1611

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“Fluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluted. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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