Gunite

or gun·ite

[ guhn-ahyt ]

noun

1. a mixture of cement, sand or crushed slag, and water, sprayed over reinforcement as a lightweight concrete construction.

gunite

/ ˈɡʌnˌaɪt /

noun

1. civil engineering a cement-sand mortar that is sprayed onto formwork, walls, or rock by a compressed air ejector giving a very dense strong concrete layer: used to repair reinforced concrete, to line tunnel walls or mine airways, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gunite¹

First recorded in 1910–15; formerly trademark

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gunite¹

C20: from gun + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

The home features sleek white curved walls made of steel and gunite, a material typically used for swimming pools.

From Fox News

Dating to 1953, the sign is made of steel bars covered in gunite, a kind of concrete used for swimming pools.

From New York Times

In-ground pools using gunite or concrete can start around $35,000 and go as high as $100,000 or more.

From Fox News

Outside, a wood deck descends to a gunite pool surrounded by lawns.

From Los Angeles Times

Outside, a wood deck descends to a gunite pool surrounded by lawns.

From Los Angeles Times