geode

noun

ge·​ode ˈjē-ˌōd How to pronounce geode (audio)
1
: a nodule of stone having a cavity lined with crystals or mineral matter
2
: the cavity in a geode

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Place the geode in the egg carton to dry. Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026 This cement planter is adorned with green stones and gold trim to give the appearance of a geode. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026 Teen craft: Teens ages 11 to 17 years old are invited to make a sugar geodes craft at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026 Some of the mochi resemble beautiful geodes. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for geode

Word History

Etymology

Latin geodes, a gem, from Greek geōdēs earthlike, from earth

First Known Use

circa 1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of geode was circa 1732

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“Geode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geode. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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geode

noun
ge·​ode ˈjē-ˌōd How to pronounce geode (audio)
: a stone having a cavity lined with crystals or mineral matter

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