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)

Examples of sandstone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These strenuous 5-mile round-trip hikes climb into and out of a steep canyon with the trail dropping through a diverse forest (including a surprising aspen grove), fed by a perennial stream, and wrapped in towering sandstone cliffs. —Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026

Tucked along the San Diego coastline and surrounded by sandstone cliffs, La Jolla Cove is home to scores of seals, sea lions, and their pups. —Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026

People visit Zion for its gorgeous landscapes, from towering plateaus to a labyrinth of narrow sandstone canyons. —Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

Asphalt removal during construction exposed dinosaur-bearing sandstone. —Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sandstone

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

Kids Definition

sandstone

noun

sand·​stone -ˌstōn 

: a rock made of sand held together by a natural cement