sandstone

noun

sand·​stone ˈsan(d)-ˌstōn 

: a sedimentary rock consisting of usually quartz sand united by some cement (such as silica or calcium carbonate)

Examples of sandstone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nattai National Park is only around 50 miles from Sydney as the crow flies, but is known for its rugged terrain and giant sandstone cliffs. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

The famous oak tree, whose roots split a massive sandstone boulder in half and gave the place its name, has also since died. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

There’s a keen juxtaposition of the old and the modern throughout this part of Edinburgh, where buildings made of ancient volcanic sandstone accommodate hip boutiques like record store Underground Solu'shn and coffee shops like The Milkman. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Additional artifacts recovered during the excavation included pottery vessels, flasks, plates and offering tables made of limestone and sandstone. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sandstone

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone

Kids Definition

sandstone

noun

sand·​stone -ˌstōn 

: a rock made of sand held together by a natural cement