terrazzo

noun

ter·​raz·​zo tə-ˈra-(ˌ)zō  -ˈrät-(ˌ)sō 

: a mosaic flooring consisting of small pieces of marble or granite set in mortar and given a high polish

Examples of terrazzo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Open-concept bathrooms with terrazzo vanities and illuminated mirrors blur the line between getting ready and hanging out, which suits the hotel’s social energy. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

The condo’s galley kitchen has marble counters and Bosch and Miele appliances, and the bath features terrazzo floors and a marble vanity. —The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026

And in the kitchen, Legué installed another unique element—a terrazzo counter made of river sand instead of marble chips. —Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026

The iconic Delano returns with a sweeping reinvention that preserves art deco details such as terrazzo floors and sculptural columns. —Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, terrace, perhaps from Old Occitan terrassa

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for terrazzo

• palazzo