parquetry

American  

[pahr-ki-tree] / ˈpɑr kɪ tri /

noun

1. mosaic work of wood used for floors, wainscoting, etc.; marquetry.

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parquetry British  

/ ˈpɑːkɪtrɪ /

noun

1. a geometric pattern of inlaid pieces of wood, often of different kinds, esp as used to cover a floor or to ornament furniture Compare marquetry

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Etymology

Origin of parquetry

From the French word parqueterie, dating back to 1835–45. See parquet, -ery

Example Sentences

Although early on he had restored virtually every surface, including the parquetry floors and boiserie, the décor was relatively stark — at least for him — and done in shades of ivory and wheat.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2021

But most nights they dine together in the kitchen, where Martino Gamper, the Italian furniture designer who resurfaces old pieces with vibrantly colored parquetry, provided the butter-colored cabinet and the kitchen table.

From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2014

He stained the parquetry dark to contrast with light carpeting.

From Architectural Digest • Dec. 21, 2009

At Stakna Monastery, perched on its floodplain outcrop, a portly monk shows us around dusky shrines, shammies tied to his feet to polish the parquetry as he shuffles along.

From Washington Post

I try to show my gratitude, but the parquetry of a court is very slippery.

From Count Br?hl by Kraszewski, Jo?zef Ignacy

Related Words

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