bluestone

noun

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

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Between the Kennedy administration and the first Trump administration, the most notable structural change to the Rose Garden was the addition of a bluestone walkway on the eastern border, which is where many guests enter, under President George H.W. Bush. Kyler Alvord, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Gravel comes in a number of hues, from beige to rust red to bluestone. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025 Flagstone, bluestone, and fieldstone are all popular choices among homeowners. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025 Photo: Oleg Davidoff A bluestone patio brings in more light but doesn’t bring more noise. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 25 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for bluestone

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First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Aug. 2025.

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