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

The building, made of ponderosa pine and locally sourced limestone, consisted of a main lodge, 23 deluxe cabins and more than 90 regular cabins, according the National Park Service. —John Tufts, IndyStar, 14 July 2025

The lodge, built with local limestone and ponderosa pine, featured 23 deluxe cabins and over 90 regular cabins. —Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025

Two years later, WPA workers completed construction of a limestone bathhouse, according to the history. —Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025

Think Moroccan tiles, reclaimed wood, and limestone salvaged from Heathrow Terminal 2, The London Standard reported. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 July 2025

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