sandstone
noun
sand·stone
ˈsan(d)-ˌstōn 
: a sedimentary rock consisting of usually quartz sand united by some cement (such as silica or calcium carbonate)
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With ten inland beaches and nearly 100 miles of trails, the area is also famous for more than 42 miles of colorful, 200-foot-tall sandstone cliffs, waterfalls, and sandy beaches.
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Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 12 Mar. 2026
Sacred Sites in Uluru Rising 348 meters above the Northern Australian desert plain, Uluru is a massive sandstone monolith—the largest in the world—formed around 550 million years old.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Brielle, Karri, and Nunu wander among the limestone outcrops and sandstone spires.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
This collection of four is made of durable sandstone and cork.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 12 Mar. 2026
Sacred Sites in Uluru Rising 348 meters above the Northern Australian desert plain, Uluru is a massive sandstone monolith—the largest in the world—formed around 550 million years old.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Brielle, Karri, and Nunu wander among the limestone outcrops and sandstone spires.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
This collection of four is made of durable sandstone and cork.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Sandstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandstone. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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sandstone
noun
sand·stone
-ˌstōn
: a rock made of sand held together by a natural cement
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