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

In November 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter descended a limestone passage in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026

Natural limestone bluffs will also be visible and incorporated into the design, new renderings show, similar to the bluff inside the nearby Westin hotel. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

Amenities and experiences Dimly lit, the ground floor feels like a cozy living room with Texas limestone, reclaimed wood, and comfy seating by a fireplace—a nice contrast to Austin’s persistently bright outdoors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026

Krasinski and Blunt first bought in the converted 1903 limestone-and-brick hotel in 2018, paying $11 million for a pair of units that covered the entirety of the eighth floor and added up to a potentially Goliath combination. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 Oct. 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