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

The highlight is a 25-foot waterfall that flows over a sandstone ledge into a pool. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026

Where the water once lapped against the sandstone walls has been turned white, offering a constant reminder of the shrinking lake. — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026

Boldface names were offered tours of the oasis of AlUla and its vast sandstone canyons. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Stretching from Bellingham in the north to Burlington in the south, the drive runs along the coast, hugging the Chuckanut Mountains’ sandstone cliffs. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 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