Definition of "terrazzo" [terrazzo]

• A flooring material of marble or stone chips set in mortar and polished when dry. (noun)

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• "Many of the original details remain, such as terrazzo floors, the large windows and skylights, and the wall and ceiling treatments."
• "Architectural firm OWP/P Cannon Design of Chicago incorporated recycled, locally produced and environmentally sensitive materials such as terrazzo flooring, wood and aluminum composite material throughout the tower."
• "Half the carpets are laid in classrooms, and while the dropped ceilings have not been installed or the stone facing ( "terrazzo") applied to the floor in the long hallways, Reid explained that these are operations that go quickly when underway."