fluted

adjective

flut·​ed ˈflü-təd How to pronounce fluted (audio)
: having or marked by grooves

Examples of fluted in a Sentence

The mansion has six fluted columns across the porch.
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Spanning over two levels, the ground floor sets the tone with a gallery-like space, where ready-to-wear and accessories are presented against industrial-chic interiors punctuated by fluted plexiglass paneling. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025 Don’t Miss: Hike a series of short trails, including the Red Cliffs Trail and Hagen Canyon Nature Trail to get close to the fluted formations. Jenna Blough, Outside Online, 8 Apr. 2025 Curved and fluted doors—four total— open via magnetic push mechanisms to provide storage space in the island’s rounded end. Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025 That meant painting all the millwork that Pennoyer had designed—including fluted plaster wainscoting—in Benjamin Moore’s creamy White Chocolate. Andrew Sessa, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fluted

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fluted was in 1611

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“Fluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluted. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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