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terrazzo

 

[ tษ›หˆrรฆzoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

flooring material

Terrazzo is a composite material consisting of chips of marble, quartz, granite, glass, or other suitable materials, poured with a binder that is usually cement or resin. It is often used for flooring and walls in buildings and other structures. Terrazzo is known for its durability and ease of maintenance, making it a popular choice in commercial settings. The appearance can be highly aesthetic, allowing for a wide variety of colors and designs by varying the sizes and types of aggregates used.

Synonyms

aggregate flooring, composite flooring, mosaic

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant featured beautiful terrazzo flooring that caught everyone's eye.
  • We decided to install terrazzo in our new office to enhance its modern look.
  • The historical building had a stunning terrazzo entrance that impressed visitors.

Translations

Translations of the word "terrazzo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น terrazzo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‡เคฐเคพเคœเคผเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Terrazzo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terrazzo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั€ั€ะฐะทั†ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ terrazzo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒฉใƒƒใ‚พ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท terrazzo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ terrazzo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท terrazzo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ…Œ๋ผ์กฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูŠุฑุงุฒูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ terrazzo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ terrazzo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰นๆ‹‰ไฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ terrazzo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ terrazzo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ั€ะฐะทั†ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ terrazzo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ terrazzo

Etymology

The term 'terrazzo' comes from the Italian word for 'terrace', which reflects its origins in southern Italy where it was first used by Venetian artisans in the 15th century. Originally, terrazzo was created as a cost-effective flooring material using chips of marble left over from the production of fine stone products. Over centuries, this method evolved, and terrazzo became associated with more elaborate designs and higher-quality finishes. With the introduction of Portland cement in the 19th century, terrazzo gained wider acceptance and became increasingly popular in the United States, especially in commercial architecture. Today, terrazzo is appreciated not only for its durability but also for its versatility and the artistry involved in its installation.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,843 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.