soapstone

noun

soap·​stone ˈsōp-ˌstōn 

: a soft stone having a soapy feel and composed essentially of talc, chlorite, and often some magnetite

Examples of soapstone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This goes for stone sinks, granite or marble counters, and soapstone. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026

Instead, buyers will pay more for kitchens with stone countertops, like soapstone, quartz, and onyx. — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026

Honestly, the kitchen is the highlight here — the green cabinets and black soapstone countertops are a lovely pair. — Clio Chang, Curbed, 17 May 2026

This beat out other popular countertop materials like quartz, soapstone, and marble. — Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1681, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for soapstone

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone

Kids Definition

soapstone

noun

soap·​stone ˈsōp-ˌstōn 

: a soft stone having a soapy feel and composed essentially of talc, chlorite, and often some magnetite