bluestone

noun

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

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Save the bigger bluestone pavers for a grander outside space. Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026 Use cut stone, corten steel, or bluestone curbs to define your driveway, prevent edging damage, and protect your plant beds. Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026 The heated in-ground pool and bluestone patio in the backyard sit naturally within the space, and the overall effect is more understated than showy. Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 29 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 See All Example Sentences for bluestone

Word History

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 22 Apr. 2026.

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