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
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Italian limestone floors, sleek shelving, and a geometric staircase built to echo the house’s monogram reflect the core design notes of the space.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
Her rustic sensibilities are found throughout the space in features like oak flooring, limestone surfaces, brass details, and large windows.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 13 Nov. 2025
Other locations that inspire quiet immersion include the cenotes of Mexico, where sunlight filters through ancient limestone caverns, and the tranquil waters of Amed, Bali, a favorite of free-divers.
—Vanita Salisbury, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
Two centuries later, hundreds of long ships crowded the five inland seas carrying lumber, limestone, copper, cars, crops, and iron from Canada and the Midwest down to the Saint Lawrence Seaway that eventually leads to the Atlantic.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
Her rustic sensibilities are found throughout the space in features like oak flooring, limestone surfaces, brass details, and large windows.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 13 Nov. 2025
Other locations that inspire quiet immersion include the cenotes of Mexico, where sunlight filters through ancient limestone caverns, and the tranquil waters of Amed, Bali, a favorite of free-divers.
—Vanita Salisbury, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
Two centuries later, hundreds of long ships crowded the five inland seas carrying lumber, limestone, copper, cars, crops, and iron from Canada and the Midwest down to the Saint Lawrence Seaway that eventually leads to the Atlantic.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Limestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limestone. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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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
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