bluestone

noun

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

Examples of bluestone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Seek out a more artisanal keepsake at Becky Thatcher Designs, a jeweler known for using Leland bluestones (a byproduct of the iron ore furnaces that operated in the nearby fishing village of Leland until the mid-1880s, which can still be found on area beaches). Stacey Nield Brugeman, New York Times, 24 May 2024 Front yard patio The Adirondack chairs positioned on a circular bluestone patio were hand-made in Inver Grove Heights by Mike of Woodworks Plus. Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 9 June 2024 The midcentury modern three-bedroom has a butterfly roof and cypress ceilings; a living room with a wall of windows, the original bluestone floor, and a local-stone fireplace; a chef's kitchen; an open family-dining room; an office; and a garage converted to a studio. The Week Staff, theweek, 28 May 2024 Ogle a bluestone necklace, bracelet or ring (from $75 to $800). Stacey Nield Brugeman, New York Times, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bluestone 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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