bluestone

noun

blue·​stone ˈblü-ˌstōn 

: a building stone of bluish-gray color

Examples of bluestone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Built from Nairobi’s early 20th-century bluestone, the heritage-rich hotel is set within lush tropical gardens in the heart of Nairobi. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The stunning front entry makes a statement with an arched portico, columns, a bluestone walkway, stone surrounds and sidelights on both sides of the custom front door, all framed by hydrangeas and daylilies. — Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

Out back, a bluestone terrace wraps around the pool, equipped with a water slide for extra fun. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 June 2026

This stone stays cool even in direct sunlight, with varied blues complementing the historic stonework and bluestone stair treads. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bluestone

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