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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Within a silent courtyard is the Italian restaurant Al Ventidue, crowned by a glass dome and a travertine nymphaeum-style fountain.
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Crafted from travertine, each piece features unique variations in color and pattern for a one-of-a-kind look.
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Lauren Murphy,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
This method can etch natural stone, like marble or travertine.
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Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Whether crafted from a minimalist travertine (like in Bobby Flay’s Tribeca loft) or an intricately veined marble, a stone coffee table is a modern and durable material choice.
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Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Crafted from travertine, each piece features unique variations in color and pattern for a one-of-a-kind look.
—
Lauren Murphy,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
This method can etch natural stone, like marble or travertine.
—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Whether crafted from a minimalist travertine (like in Bobby Flay’s Tribeca loft) or an intricately veined marble, a stone coffee table is a modern and durable material choice.
—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
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“Travertine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/travertine. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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