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Definition of terrazzo

terrazzo

/təˈrɑːtsoʊ/
ter · raz · zo
Plural:terrazzos
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terrazzo Lexical Profile

terrazzo Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A composite building material used for floors, walls, and countertops, consisting of chips of marble, quartz, granite, or glass set in a cementitious or polymeric binder and polished to a smooth surface.

Example

"The historic train station features original terrazzo flooring inlaid with brass divider strips."

• Rhymes for terrazzo

• Nearby Words

terrain
terrapin
terrarium
terrazzo
terrestrial
terrestrially
terrible

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from Italian terrazzo, literally meaning "terrace," derived from the Latin terra ("earth"), as the composite surfacing technique was originally developed by Venetian mosaic workers to pave outdoor terraces.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Terrazzo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/terrazzo
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