bluestone

noun

blue·​stone ˈblü-ˌstōn How to pronounce bluestone (audio)
: a building stone of bluish-gray color

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The backyard includes a custom pavilion and bluestone patio, which are perfect for outdoor living and entertaining. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026 Dalrymple also noted that people are eager to lean into organic materials such as clay, terra-cotta, reclaimed brick and wood, bluestone, cobblestone, and other natural elements for countertops, backsplashes, cabinetry, and flooring. Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026 New research from Curtin University has delivered the strongest scientific evidence yet that people, not glaciers, transported Stonehenge’s famous bluestones to the ancient site in southern England. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026 Other amenities include a reflection fountain, bluestone terrace and custom pool. Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bluestone

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bluestone was in 1709

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“Bluestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluestone. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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