travertine
noun
trav·er·tine
ˈtra-vər-ˌtēn 
-tən
: a mineral consisting of a massive usually layered calcium carbonate (such as aragonite or calcite) formed by deposition from spring waters or especially from hot springs
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This six-piece bathroom accessory set is very handsome (thank you, Sarah Sherman Samuel), with a travertine base and perforated detailing to level up the sophistication.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Her Blossom Marble Bowl—carved from a single block of honeycomb or travertine marble in Rajasthan—is unfurled, like a flower caught in late bloom.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The Colosseum has a bright new look following a restoration using the same travertine marble of ancient Rome to recreate parts of columns from 2,000 years ago.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Instead of white marble, Batten recommends trying natural materials like travertine or limestone to bring the look of natural stone to your home in a more modern and fresh way.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Her Blossom Marble Bowl—carved from a single block of honeycomb or travertine marble in Rajasthan—is unfurled, like a flower caught in late bloom.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The Colosseum has a bright new look following a restoration using the same travertine marble of ancient Rome to recreate parts of columns from 2,000 years ago.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Instead of white marble, Batten recommends trying natural materials like travertine or limestone to bring the look of natural stone to your home in a more modern and fresh way.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for travertine
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“Travertine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/travertine. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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travertine
noun
trav·er·tine
ˈtrav-ər-ˌtēn
-tən
: a mineral consisting of a massive usually layered calcium carbonate formed as deposits from spring waters or especially from hot springs
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