limestone

noun

lime·​stone ˈlīm-ˌstōn 

: a rock that is formed chiefly by accumulation of organic remains (such as shells or coral), consists mainly of calcium carbonate, is extensively used in building, and yields lime when burned

Examples of limestone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Walking Beverly Hills — past the hedge walls and the bougainvillea spilling over limestone gates, through the surprisingly serene retail streets beyond the crush of Rodeo Drive — can be a rejuvenating enterprise. —David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

There’s some limestone coming out of Portugal that’s just stunning. —The Editors, Robb Report, 25 May 2026

The chef’s kitchen spotlights top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, limestone counters, granite islands and custom cabinetry. —David Caraccio may 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026

Okoumé and smoked oak dominate the space, and meets cooler, smoother surfaces Vitoria Regia quartzite, Wachenzeller limestone, stainless steel, and colored glass. —Katharina Schwarze, Architectural Digest, 23 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing limestone

• nummulitic limestone

Rhymes for limestone

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone
• collarbone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone

Kids Definition

limestone

noun

lime·​stone ˈlīm-ˌstōn 

: a rock that is formed chiefly from animal remains (as shells or coral), consists mainly of calcium carbonate, is used in building, and gives lime when burned