What is another word for terrazzo?

Pronunciation: [tɛɹˈazə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Terrazzo is a flooring material that consists of marble, glass or ceramic chips set in concrete or resin. It has been a popular choice for flooring due to its durability, low maintenance, and unique look. There are several synonyms for the word terrazzo used in the industry, including Venetian terrazzo, mosaic flooring, pebble flooring and granite terrazzo. Venetian Terrace is similar to terrazzo but uses finer chips and is polished to achieve a smoother surface. Mosaic flooring uses small shaped pieces to create geometric patterns. Pebble flooring uses stones or pebbles to create a natural look. Finally, granite terrazzo is made from granite chips instead of marble or ceramic. All these synonyms offer different variations for those seeking a different take on traditional terrazzo flooring.

What are the hypernyms for Terrazzo?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    floor covering, flooring, paving, cement-based flooring, composite flooring.

Usage examples for Terrazzo

Tormented by the fear of new visitors I redoubled my efforts, and in three weeks I had pierced the three boards of which the floor was composed; and then I thought that all was lost, for I found I had to pierce a bed of small pieces of marble known at Venice as terrazzo marmorin.
"The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons"
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
This forms the usual floor of venetian houses of all kinds, except the cottages, for even the high nobility prefer the terrazzo to the finest boarded floor.
"The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons"
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
Zay take tea on ze terrazzo wif ze Signor Papa and ze Signora Aunt, and most specialmente wif ze Signorina Costantina.
"Jerry"
Jean Webster

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