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travertine Definition

trav·er·tine (trav′ər tēn′, -tin)

noun

a light-colored, dense type of tufa, as dripstone or flowstone, deposited in caves or around limy springs, lakes, or streams

Etymology: It travertino, altered < tiburtino < L (lapis) Tiburtinus, (stone) of Tibur (now Tivoli)

travertine Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Features include travertine tiled flooring and slate window sills.
  • tumble: Bath floors and walls: Exterior baths and maid's bath continue with the tumbled dark travertine.

Adjective modifier

dark: Bath floors and walls: Exterior baths and maid's bath continue with the tumbled dark travertine.

Modifies a noun

  • marble: Most of the garden is laid with travertine marble, with flower beds and covered parking to the front.
  • tile: The quality is carried through to the natural stone travertine tiles to create a luxurious relaxing feel.
  • formation: The delicate travertine formations of upstream hall and the 15m high downstream cascade are worth to be seen.
  • floor: The travertine floor is visually soothing and delicately modern with its regular bar patterning.
  • flooring: We offer a range of colors in all the mentioned travertine flooring finishes.
  • pool: The name is due to the amazing natural white travertine pools, now part of the UNESCO World Heritage list.