limestone

noun

lime·​stone ˈlīm-ˌstōn 

: a rock that is formed chiefly by accumulation of organic remains (such as shells or coral), consists mainly of calcium carbonate, is extensively used in building, and yields lime when burned

Examples of limestone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The entryway offers glimpses of the limestone façade beyond. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

The red brick and limestone structure cuts a stately, purposely demure profile. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 June 2026

Workers feed iron ore, coal and limestone into the furnaces’ top and use long sticks to punch open holes for purified molten iron to flow out from the bottom. — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026

The upper story is covered in wooden clapboards while the ground floor features coquina limestone masonry walls and seashell tabby flooring. — Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing limestone

• nummulitic limestone

Rhymes for limestone

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone
• collarbone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone

Kids Definition

limestone

noun

lime·​stone ˈlīm-ˌstōn 

: a rock that is formed chiefly from animal remains (as shells or coral), consists mainly of calcium carbonate, is used in building, and gives lime when burned