petroglyph

noun

pet·​ro·​glyph ˈpe-trə-ˌglif 

: a carving or inscription on a rock

Examples of petroglyph in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The concierge can accommodate a wide range of activities, from touring Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch to hiking the Bandelier National Monument to see its historic petroglyphs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Getting there involves climbing a rocky path through the Tian-Shan mountains and crossing a seasonal snow bridge where the petroglyphs can be accessed for just a fleeting six-week window each summer. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

Rather than heading straight for Utah, spend time exploring the desert beyond the Strip, including the red-rock formations and ancient petroglyphs of Valley of Fire State Park. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

These tens of thousands of petroglyphs depict animals, spiritual figures, and sacred stories. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

petro- + glyph, probably after hieroglyph

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for petroglyph

• hieroglyph
• biff
• cliff
• diff
• glyph
• griff
• if
• riff
• schiff
• skiff
• sniff
• stiff