cinder block

noun

: a hollow rectangular building block made of cement and coal cinders

Examples of cinder block in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Shortly after that, Crawley and his cousin drove to Madison County with Arnett’s body, which was wrapped in the tarp with cinder blocks attached, the indictment alleges. Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026 Authorities said the two Crawleys drove into Madison County over the Old Clays Ferry Bridge with Arnett's body wrapped in a tarp with cinder blocks attached. Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026 The bear was eventually hit with a dart and fell asleep on top of a cinder block wall dividing two properties, its body straddling either side. Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 The auto shop their family has owned for 45 years, at Main and 17th streets, was in ruins — its roof torn off, cinder blocks scattered across the lot. Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cinder block

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cinder block was in 1922

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Cinder block.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinder%20block. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

cinder block

noun
: a building block made of cement and coal cinders
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster